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City for Empire: An Anchorage History, 1919-1941

Preston Jones

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Description:The story of the early years of Alaska's largest city, its surprisingly diverse people, and its role in twentieth-century American history.First settled in 1915, Anchorage, in what was then known as the Territory of Alaska, was founded with the American empire in mind. During World War I, it served as a conduit through which coal could be shipped to the Pacific, where the US Navy was engaged with Japan. Years later, during World War II, Anchorage became an equally important site for the defense of the mainland and the projection of American power.City for Empire tells the story of Anchorage's development in that period, focusing in particular on the international context of the city's early decades and its surprisingly diverse inhabitants. A thorough yet accessible read, City for Empire captures the history of this remarkable city.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with City for Empire: An Anchorage History, 1919-1941. To get started finding City for Empire: An Anchorage History, 1919-1941, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The story of the early years of Alaska's largest city, its surprisingly diverse people, and its role in twentieth-century American history.First settled in 1915, Anchorage, in what was then known as the Territory of Alaska, was founded with the American empire in mind. During World War I, it served as a conduit through which coal could be shipped to the Pacific, where the US Navy was engaged with Japan. Years later, during World War II, Anchorage became an equally important site for the defense of the mainland and the projection of American power.City for Empire tells the story of Anchorage's development in that period, focusing in particular on the international context of the city's early decades and its surprisingly diverse inhabitants. A thorough yet accessible read, City for Empire captures the history of this remarkable city.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with City for Empire: An Anchorage History, 1919-1941. To get started finding City for Empire: An Anchorage History, 1919-1941, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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