It took more than a century for colonialism to reach Alaska after the first Europeans set foot in what would become the continental United States. The complex society of the Iñupiaq; settled at the very top of the world; remained unknown and undisturbed longer than many other Native tribes in America. Ernest S. Burch Jr. dedicated most of his life and career to understanding this precolonial period and the lives of Northwest Alaska Natives. Iñupiaq Ethnohistory finally collects in one place Burch’s critical research in this area; bringing to light work that had once been buried in scholarly books or scattered across journals. It is a fascinating and accessible window into a now-vanished world.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Policy is one thing but strategic understanding is too often forgottonBy K. O. SingerThis is on General James Mattis (now SecDef) reading list of 30 books that leaders need to read. To quote the author; this book is founded on two propositions. First there is a body of maxims on war; peace and strategy; which are both true and important.. Secondly these truths frequently are forgotten; or misunderstood; often with dire consequences-which explains the t turmoil in this country for the past nineteen years. One would hope that more people in Washington will read these books0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great full-round insight on strategyBy Melissa JGreat read! Offered a different take on strategy through Maxims which were perfect to pick up and put down to contemplate the ideas and concepts discussed in the essays. Made the Maxims relatable and relevant to the present.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. 40 good topicsBy G RobertsInteresting discussion about the different aspects of waging war. It is not just about putting warheads on foreheads. This should be required reading for any elected official; military person; or leader.
