๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ: 1629: Mutiny on the Batavia ๐
๐๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ: Henry Van Zanden โ๏ธ
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1629: Mutiny on the Batavia spans four continentsโEurope, Africa, Asia, and Australiaโand introduces readers to the tragic and gripping tale of the Batavia, one of the most magnificent and heavily armed merchant ships of its time.
Francisco Pelsaert, the Commander of the fleet that included the Batavia, quickly rose through the ranks. During the voyage, he publicly disciplined the shipโs skipper, Jacobsz, in the Great Cabinโa scene witnessed by Jeronimus and several others. The humiliation left Jacobsz bitter and resentful.
While Jeronimus was secretly plotting a mutiny, Jacobszโs sharp tongue and unruly behavior led many to suspect him of planning a rebellion.
The author skillfully weaves fact with fiction, adding imaginative elements that enhance the historical narrative. Learning about this dark chapter of history was both fascinating and chilling. Jeronimus stands out as a sinister manipulator with wicked intentions toward the survivors of Batavia’s wreck.
This book is a must-read for those who enjoy a compelling mix of drama, romance, adventure, mystery, history, murder, and mayhem. The narration is seamless, and the fictional additions enrich the story, making it even more engaging.
- ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: 5/5
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