Morte O Fortuna – Corsairs In Malta 1747-1798

Morte O Fortuna – Corsairs In Malta 1747-1798

The publication ‘Morte o Fortuna: Corsairs in Malta 1747-1798’ (Death or Fortune), by Liam Gauci brings to life the stories of swashbuckling, rum guzzling, profit making corsairs. The adventure filled lives that unfolded in Malta will be retold in this new Heritage Malta publication. Uncovering the darker side of this most famous economy. Most of the ships that took to sea brought back not only the riches of the levant, but also enslaved men, women and children along the way. This dark trade contributed greatly to the shaping of contemporary Malta. Discover tales of those who made Malta rich by enslaving other human beings, fuelled by an array of foods including pasta, capons and chocolate.

By: Liam Gauci

Format: paperback/hardback

No of pages: 320