INTERVIEW WITH JOSÉ M. Prats Marí (i)

The researcher José M.. Prats Marí will publish with Ibiza Editions ‘Ibizan corsairs in Gibraltar‘. This work reviews the intervention of local navigators in the siege of Spain to the British plaza in the eighteenth century. The book launch will take place on 20 April at 19.30 hours at the Ibiza Yacht Club.

The cover of 'Ibizan privateers in Gibraltar'.

INTERVIEW WITH JOSÉ M: Where does your interest in privateers come from??

José M. Prats Marí: In my grandmother's house it was said that my mother's family was a descendant of the Sala Medina family of corsairs. SALT SORES REVIEW, I read the book by Pere Vilàs Gil 'Jaume Planells Ferrer "Sit": the story of a privateer. I met the author and he introduced me to privateers.

P: As we know, this siege failed. What were the reasons?

JMPM: Gibraltar was impregnable by land and sea. Spain and France wanted to take it due to hunger, but England managed to break the siege three times. In addition, there was a great lack of coordination between the ground forces and the Navy..

P: In your book you connect facts about America, England and Gibraltar. Was there already globalization?

JMPM: There are those who say that it began with the discovery of America and the return sailing route by Urdaneta.. In the 18th century, Spain had the Manila galleon, that connected Europe with Asia. times have changed, but the story remains the same.

P: ‘Ibicencan corsairs in Gibraltar’ emphasizes the support that Spain gave to the independence of the United States. Can you tell something more?

JMPM: When the United States declared its independence, Spain and France saw an opportunity to harm England. So Spain helped, especially in money and weapons. Then she was dragged by France into the war.. This collaboration has been silenced, but the United States is independent thanks to France and Spain.

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