Read the introduction and part one of Enemy of All Mankind, pages 1-76. Then consider the questions below in a response that should be about one page. The in-text citations and the reference list are not needed.
Please Answer these Questions by using the bullet point:
Why does Johnson begin this book describing the central action, the attack? What does effect does this have on the reader? How does it foreshadow the structure of the rest of the book?
What is a pirate, and how does it differ from a privateer? Who decides which is which, and why?
What does the shift from feudalism to early capitalism have to do with the birth of what we call piracy?
The book weaves several threads together in order to make its points. What are two or three unexpected historical elements that Johnson brings together in these first few chapters?
What is the relationship, in Johnson’s view, between piracy and contemporary terrorism?
What is the Mughal empire, and why was a ship belonging to it on the seas when they encountered Every’s ship?
What does the ambiguity around Henry Every’s identity lend to his reputation and legacy?
What was the Spanish Expedition, and who were some notable figures involved?