{"title":"Sean Kingsley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Sean Kingsley, a distinguished name in the world of history and military literature. Sean Kingsley crafts narratives that dive deep into the annals of our past, bringing to life the stories that have shaped our world. His books are well-researched, offering readers a meticulous and engaging exploration into various historical periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Kingsley's standout works, \u003cem\u003eEnslaved\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the harrowing aspects of history, shedding light on the lesser-known stories of slavery and its global impact. It's a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother gripping title, \u003cem\u003eThe Pirate King\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on a swashbuckling journey through the golden age of piracy. Kingsley adeptly combines historical facts with thrilling storytelling, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and adventure lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Sean Kingsley's collection to uncover eye-opening insights and captivating tales that will transport you across time with his vivid storytelling and expert knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"enslaved-by-sean-kingsley-9781639364589","title":"Enslaved","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA riveting and illuminating exploration of the transatlantic slave trade by an intrepid team of divers seeking to reclaim the stories of their ancestors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“For me, \u003cem\u003eEnslaved\u003c\/em\u003e is an attempt to give a voice to the millions whose voices were silenced.”—Samuel L. Jackson, human rights activist and Hollywood icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the writers behind the acclaimed documentary series \u003cem\u003eEnslaved\u003c\/em\u003e (starring Samuel L. Jackson), comes a rich and revealing narrative of the true global and human scope of the transatlantic slave trade. The trade existed for 400 years, during which 12 million people were trafficked, and 2 million would die en route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these pages, we meet the remarkable group, Diving with a Purpose (DWP), as they dive sunken slave ships all around the world. They search for remains and artefacts testifying to the millions of kidnapped Africans that were transported to Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean. From manilla bracelets to shackles, cargo, and other possessions, the finds from these wrecks bring the stories of lost lives back to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs we follow the men and women of DWP across eleven countries, Jacobovici and Kingsley’s rich research puts the archaeology and history of these wrecks that were lost between 1670 to 1858 in vivid context. From the ports of Gold Coast Africa to the corporate hubs of trading companies of England, Portugal, and the Netherlands, and the final destinations in the New World, Jacobovici and Kingsley show how the slave trade touched every nation and every society on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough global in scope, \u003cem\u003eEnslaved\u003c\/em\u003e makes history personal as we experience the divers’ sadness, anger, reverence, and awe as they hold tangible pieces of their ancestors’ world in their hands. 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More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery’s adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him \"the pirate king\" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people, he was a hero. Rumours swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happened to the notorious Avery has been pirate history’s most baffling cold case for centuries. Now, in a remote archive, a coded letter written by \"Avery the Pirate\" himself, years after he disappeared, reveals a stunning truth. 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