Les corsaires du littoral : Dunkerque, Calais, Boulogne : de Philippe II áa Louis XIV (1568-1713) : de la guerre de 80 ans áa la guerre de succession dâEspagne /Patrick Villiers.

"The name Dunkirk is inextricably linked with that of Jean Bart, often called the king of the pirates; but Jean Bart spent most of his career in the service of the king. Focusing mainly on the height of privateering during the War of Spanish Succession, this book looks at the complex relationship between "special privateers" and the vessels of the king. New research and recent publications have led to the rediscovery of the essential role which Spain played in the battle against the United Provinces in revolt. "--Extracts translated from text provided by publisher.