Napoleon's conquests were spectacular; but behind his wars; is an enduring legacy. A new generation of historians have re-evaluated the Napoleonic era and found that his real achievement was the creation of modern Europe as we know it.
#1264552 in Books Ingramcontent 2016-11-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.10 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 022641664X224 pagesUnfreezing the Arctic Science Colonialism and the Transformation of Inuit Lands
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not your typical beach read; but great nonethelessBy Roberta UpdegraffUnfreezing The Arctic by Andrew Stuhl seems a strange beach book; but lots of good history; and I love history. I brought this book to our winter home in the Bahamas. Very readable for an academic endeavor. Subtracting the reference and acknowledge sections; I finished in a couple longish sittings. The historical story kept my interest; and symbiotic relationship between science; conservation; commerce and colonial expansion.I particularly liked this from Stuhl's closing paragraph: "In this struggle to live rightly on Earth; science is an ally. But our guide is history. Whatever unique phenomena they produce on the surface; environmental transformations have underlying connections with what has come before. Just as there ought not be ignorance of this deeper meaning--this history--there cannot be any conclusion to it either. There must be only the constant and careful interpretation of places unfrozen in time."0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Completely insightfulBy Brian K PowellThe writing is surprisingly human but meticulously researched. Stuhl writes with such clarity; honesty; and unique insight that I found myself totally enthralled. This is for anyone who considers the melting Arctic a world-wide problem that needs to be addressed. The history of how it has happened; and where we are now is completely helpful in telling us where we need to go in the future.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must-read for any environmentalist with concerns about climate and sea levelsBy Kelaine C.For those concerned about melting ice caps; rising sea levels; and the impact on changing ecosystems; this book is required reading. Andrew Stuhl has penned a well-written; thoughtful; and well-researched look at the Arctic; providing incredible insights as to what it all means for us today and tomorrow. Highly recommend.
