logging in or signing up Piracy genlainechang Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 106 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: May 10, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: ayushlainvictus (18 month(s) ago) Please alow downloading this Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript China’s golden age of piracy : China’s golden age of piracy Years 1520 – 1810 Number of pirates in China at its height : Number of pirates in China at its height No less than 70,000 In the West, never exceeded 5,500 men : In the West, never exceeded 5,500 men Brought havoc to many local communities : Brought havoc to many local communities But contributed to the economic, social, and cultural developments of China : But contributed to the economic, social, and cultural developments of China Discontented underclass of poor sailors & fishermen forced into piracy by poverty : Discontented underclass of poor sailors & fishermen forced into piracy by poverty Typically single males who lacked employment : Typically single males who lacked employment Provide work opportunities Thousands of people on sea and shore : Depended on piracy directly or indirectly Thousands of people on sea and shore Pirates sold their stolen supplies at discounted prices : Pirates sold their stolen supplies at discounted prices Buyers were attracted to these black markets : Buyers were attracted to these black markets Early nineteenth century : Early nineteenth century pirates had virtual control over the state-monopolized salt trade Even Western merchants paid ‘tribute’ to the pirates to protect their ships : Even Western merchants paid ‘tribute’ to the pirates to protect their ships Built strongholds in key commercial and political hubs : Canton, Macao, Chaozhou,Amoy, Fuzhou Built strongholds in key commercial and political hubs The close proximity of pirate activities to economic and political centres : Deep penetration of piracy in China’s maritime society The close proximity of pirate activities to economic and political centres You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Piracy genlainechang Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 106 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: May 10, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: ayushlainvictus (18 month(s) ago) Please alow downloading this Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript China’s golden age of piracy : China’s golden age of piracy Years 1520 – 1810 Number of pirates in China at its height : Number of pirates in China at its height No less than 70,000 In the West, never exceeded 5,500 men : In the West, never exceeded 5,500 men Brought havoc to many local communities : Brought havoc to many local communities But contributed to the economic, social, and cultural developments of China : But contributed to the economic, social, and cultural developments of China Discontented underclass of poor sailors & fishermen forced into piracy by poverty : Discontented underclass of poor sailors & fishermen forced into piracy by poverty Typically single males who lacked employment : Typically single males who lacked employment Provide work opportunities Thousands of people on sea and shore : Depended on piracy directly or indirectly Thousands of people on sea and shore Pirates sold their stolen supplies at discounted prices : Pirates sold their stolen supplies at discounted prices Buyers were attracted to these black markets : Buyers were attracted to these black markets Early nineteenth century : Early nineteenth century pirates had virtual control over the state-monopolized salt trade Even Western merchants paid ‘tribute’ to the pirates to protect their ships : Even Western merchants paid ‘tribute’ to the pirates to protect their ships Built strongholds in key commercial and political hubs : Canton, Macao, Chaozhou,Amoy, Fuzhou Built strongholds in key commercial and political hubs The close proximity of pirate activities to economic and political centres : Deep penetration of piracy in China’s maritime society The close proximity of pirate activities to economic and political centres