The Barbary Slave Raids: When Europeans Were Sold in North Africa - History Collection

The Barbary Slave Raids: When Europeans Were Sold in North Africa - History Collection

Between the 16th and 19th centuries, the Mediterranean coasts of Europe lived in constant fear of the Barbary slave raids. North African pirates, known as corsairs, launched relentless attacks on villages from Italy to Iceland, capturing thousands of men, women, and children. These victims were sold into slavery in the bustling markets of Algiers, Tunis, ...