Claus M. Naske, Herman E. Slotnick
Alaska: A History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780806146669
- author:
- Claus M. Naske, Herman E. Slotnick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Oklahoma Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 520
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 20.3 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, North America, Native Americans
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Alaska: A History provides a comprehensive survey of the state's peoples and economy, mirroring its diverse land and seascapes. The book begins by examining Alaska's geography and the Native peoples who inhabited it for thousands of years before European arrival. The Russian occupation of "Russian America" from 1741 to when it was sold to the United States in 1867 is also explored. Following this, the development of Alaska's economy, including its military importance during World War II and the discovery of oil and natural-gas deposits, are discussed. From a history of little attention until the late 19th century, Alaska's path to statehood was marked by significant events in the early 20th century. The book offers a detailed account of this period, shedding light on the complexities of Alaska's development.
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