In this book; Timothy Silver traces the effects of English settlement on South Atlantic ecology; showing how all three cultures--Indian; European; and African--interacted with and were; in turn; affected by; their changing environment. In assessing such ecological changes; Silver pays particular attention to regional variations; explaining how local geography and settlement patterns influenced the environment. And while his focus is the English South; Silver also shows us how economic and ecological developments in Europe; the Caribbean; and elsewhere frequently dictated how South Atlantic colonists used their land. Consequently; his book provides an engaging and detailed look at the complex relationships among humans; plants; and animals in a unique and diverse region of North America.
#933751 in Books Murray Williamson EDT 2011-02-14 2011-04-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .79 x 5.98l; .88 #File Name: 0521156335294 pagesThe Shaping of Grand Strategy
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. it's great source material if you really want to dig in ...By Charles C. E. GarrettIt's well written and informative. The excessive footnotes can bog you down. However; it's great source material if you really want to dig in to the various historical aspects.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding (But This Is A Limited Review)By A. B. SystemsNote: This is a limited review because I purchased this book specifically for the interwar and WW II period; and do not comment here on the remainder of the book.This ensemble book consists of essays by six eminent historians well familiar with their subject matter. My interest at this time is limited to the run up to WW II. The chapter entitled "British Grand Strategy; 1933-1942" by Dr Williamson Murray is simply brilliant.Dr Murray has a rock-solid grasp of what grand strategy is; and the events; issues and British political leadership behaviors of the late interwar period. Equally important; he writes clear and cogent prose--a gift not many university professors can claim.I particularly recommend reading this chapter to gain a quick and clear understanding of the brutal consequences of an ideological worldview that is unable to process obvious facts. The dangers of spinning world events to meet your worldview are manifest; and history provides examples aplenty.Clearly essays of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of grand strategy during the periods covered. Nonetheless; this book--at least the British Grand Strategy chapter--provides a useful and insightful overview with enough detail to satisfy. If you want to dive deeper; footnotes and references provide a wealth of resources for expanded study.Dr Murray is professor emeritus of history at Ohio State University and has served as the Harold Johnson Professor of Military History at the US Army War College in Carlyle; PA. I have no connection to Dr Murray whatsoever; except as a reader and student of his writing.I'm less impressed with the chapter on early WW II American grand strategy development; but I'm sure many will find it useful. Skimming the other chapters suggests their quality and clarity is similar to Dr Murray's chapter; but I have not studied them and cannot comment with assurance.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A british vision about strategyBy RENE MAURICIO CARDOSO BALTAZARA lot of bitish vision about strategy.It resembles a lot of history. The extrapolation of the knowledge and its application depends upon you.
