A History of Alaska - Couverture souple

Fuller, Craig

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798161640463

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

From the frozen reaches of the Arctic to the towering peaks of Denali, Alaska is a land of extraordinary beauty, immense resources, and a history as dramatic as its landscape. A History of Alaska takes readers on a fascinating journey through thousands of years of exploration, survival, conflict, and transformation, revealing how this remote and rugged territory became America's 49th state and one of its most distinctive regions.

The story begins in the Ice Age, when the Bering Land Bridge connected Asia and North America, opening a pathway for the continent's earliest inhabitants. Discover the rich cultures and remarkable adaptability of Alaska's Indigenous peoples, whose civilizations flourished for millennia before European contact. Follow the arrival of Russian explorers, the ruthless pursuit of valuable sea otter furs, and the establishment of a colonial empire that ultimately gave way to one of history's most consequential land transactions: the Alaska Purchase of 1867.

Experience the excitement and hardships of the great gold rushes that brought thousands of prospectors north in search of fortune. Explore Alaska's growing strategic importance during World War II and the Cold War, the long struggle for self-government, and the historic achievement of statehood in 1959. Along the way, encounter the pioneers, political leaders, soldiers, and ordinary residents whose determination helped shape the Last Frontier.

The discovery of vast oil reserves at Prudhoe Bay ushered in another extraordinary chapter, transforming Alaska's economy and setting the stage for the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Yet prosperity came with difficult questions about Indigenous land rights, environmental protection, and dependence on natural resources. From the devastating earthquake of 1964 to the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the growing challenges of climate change, Alaska's history is also a story of resilience in the face of powerful natural and human forces.

Spanning prehistoric migrations to the challenges of the 21st century, A History of Alaska offers an engaging and comprehensive account of a place unlike anywhere else on Earth. Rich in historical detail and filled with compelling stories, this book reveals the people, events, and forces that forged the Great Land—and explores how its remarkable past continues to shape its future.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798161640463
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.de/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg