Enemy of All Mankind

A True Story of Piracy, Power, and History's First Global Manhunt

This historical nonfiction book chronicles the actions of seventeenth century pirate Henry Every and his unprecedented global manhunt. The author examines how a single high profile high seas attack destabilized international relations and sparked media sensationalism. The narrative explores the dawn of modern capitalism and global interconnectedness through the lens of early maritime crime.

by Steven Johnson

Riverhead Publishing · First published 2020 · 320 pages