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Among the earliest of quasi-official pirates were those known by the swashbuckling name of Corsairs. Europe was almost constantly at war during the sixteenth century, but instead of fighting a traditional war, France and England provided private ships with Letters of Marque to battle the Spanish in undeclared war. Watch to learn about this forgotten history and be sure to subscribe for more.
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