Peter Lehr

Peter Lehr is a German-born historian and lecturer at the University of St Andrews, specialising in maritime security and political violence. His book Pirates is a sweeping history of piracy from ancient times to the modern era, examining how pirates have shaped maritime trade, international law, and popular culture across centuries. Lehr brings academic rigour and engaging storytelling to a subject that has fascinated people for millennia. Available as an audiobook and in print, Pirates appeals to history enthusiasts and listeners who want a comprehensive, authoritative account of piracy that goes far beyond the Hollywood stereotypes to reveal the complex realities of maritime predation throughout history.