Actually, I suspect a genuine Roman's first choice might be neither of those, but latro, a generic term for a bandit or freebooter, either land or sea-based.
Early 1700s, if that late, I'd say. Though 'The Past' is more accurate, what with the costumes and all. In terms of the prevalence of pirates and the Pearl being 'the last great pirate threat', probably around 1720-1740. In terms of the map on the wall in POTC2, some time after 1780. In terms of the dialogue, some time after 1980 <g>
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Date: Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 07:13 am (UTC)Or there's a latin translation of the Asterix books....
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Date: Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 06:55 am (UTC)What approximate year do you think the Pirates movies are set? Late 1700s?
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Date: Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 08:14 pm (UTC)Early 1700s, if that late, I'd say. Though 'The Past' is more accurate, what with the costumes and all. In terms of the prevalence of pirates and the Pearl being 'the last great pirate threat', probably around 1720-1740. In terms of the map on the wall in POTC2, some time after 1780. In terms of the dialogue, some time after 1980 <g>
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