The Pirate Queen Who Controlled the South China Sea

At her peak, one woman commanded a pirate fleet so massive that entire coastal cities paid her protection money instead of fighting back. This is the incredible story of Shi Xianggu, the former flower boat worker who became the most powerful pirate in human history. In this history documentary, we explore the rise of the Red Flag Fleet, its iron-clad laws, and how it brought the Qing Dynasty to its knees. Learn how one brilliant strategist managed 70,000 pirates and outmaneuvered the British and Portuguese navies.

Видео The Pirate Queen Who Controlled the South China Sea канала Black Atlas