First published 2023
In the 18th century, Madagascar's pirate settlements were vibrant experiments in self-governance and radical freedom. Anthropologist David Graeber uncovers this forgotten history, revealing how these pirate "utopias" challenged the very foundations of European Enlightenment thought. Sailing beyond romance and myth, Graeber illuminates the non-Western origins of our most cherished ideals.
Genres: history, political-science, anthropology, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-ideals, non-western-perspective
208 pages · Paperback · Picador Paper