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In 1695, a notorious but now-forgotten pirate named Henry Every ransacked a treasure ship, setting off an international manhunt that altered the course of history. The incredible story is captured in Steven Johnson's captivating new book, The Enemy of Mankind. Johnson joins the show to talk about why Every became public enemy number one, and how his crime spearheaded the beginning of international trade, celebrity journalism, and the trial of the century.
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In 1695, a notorious but now-forgotten pirate named Henry Every ransacked a treasure ship, setting off an international manhunt that altered the course of history. The incredible story is captured in Steven Johnson's captivating new book, The Enemy of Mankind. Johnson joins the show to talk about why Every became public enemy number one, and how his crime spearheaded the beginning of international trade, celebrity journalism, and the trial of the century.
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