Maurice Isserman
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In Continental Divide, Maurice Isserman tells the history of American mountaineering through four centuries of landmark climbs and first ascents. Mountains were originally seen as obstacles to civilization; over time they came to be viewed as places of redemption and renewal. The White Mountains stirred the transcendentalists; the Rockies and Sierras pulled explorers westward toward Manifest Destiny, Yosemite inspired the early environmental conservationists....
3) World War II
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An account of America's war in Europe and in the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor to the Normandy invasion, and the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri
4) Korean war
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Examines the political climate and military situation that led to the Korean War and discusses the key figures and events involved in the conflict.
5) Vietnam War
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Discusses the historical and political background, military strategies, and battles of the Vietnam War.