What is the Definition of Rogues

Caribbean Rogues and Pirates:

Sam lord and Steve Bonnet are two pirate rogues of Barbados. Both are spotlighted in Rogues in Paradise, the untold real story of Barbados. In addition to pirate men, like Blackbeard, there were also women pirates. Anne Bonny and Mary Read, both women pirates, were fierce fighters who became Caribbean legends. Both were pirates on the ship of Calico Jack (Jack Rackham).

Caribbean Slave Rogues:

In the age of the African slave trade in the Caribbean, the enslaved were constantly scheming on how to put an end to their abuse and inhuman treatment. They opposed subjugation and the ruthless trade of enslavement. In 1816 Bussa, a Barbadian-African slave, led a rebellion against the plutocracy.  While he failed, he is credited for hastening the end of slavery.  Before him, Tacky led a Jamaican revolution( 1760 ).

The History Of Rogues and Heroes

Perhaps one of the most popular English Rogues was Sir Walter Raleigh. Courageous, daring, and dashing he became one of Queen Elizabeth's most favoured Knights. In battle, he was fearless and reckless. He was a war hero who delighted many with his outlandish maneuvers.


Honouring The Rogues

According to popular dictionaries, all the above-mentioned historical personalities are rightly Rogues: People that were unusual, rebels, and mostly irrepressible. They are the rogues and scoundrels that make a difference.

We owe much to these spirited rogues. Rogues in  Paradise commemorates the actual, common unsung heroes and also the honourable knights.

Rogues Defined