The Most Powerful Pirate In History
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She commanded 1,800 ships, led tens of thousands of pirates, and forced an empire to negotiate.
This is the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the most powerful pirate in history. From her rise to power to the floating pirate confederation that ruled the South China Sea, we're exploring how one woman reshaped trade, war, and authority in the early 19th century.
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