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Rum, Revolution, and the Pirate Republic: Nassau’s Wild Experiment in Democracy

Rum, Revolution, and the Pirate Republic: Nassau’s Wild Experiment in Democracy

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The Republic of Nassau, a brief but impactful pirate society in the early 1700s, formed by outlaws and former privateers. This self-governing "floating democracy" established its own rules, including elected captains and shared loot, in stark contrast to European monarchies. Located strategically in the Caribbean, Nassau posed a significant economic and strategic threat to empires like Britain, France, and Spain by disrupting trade and challenging their authority. Despite its suppression by Britain in 1718, this unique "ahead-of-its-time society" demonstrated that it was possible to reject established rule and live by one's own code, influencing later radical ideas.

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