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First settled in 1915, Anchorage, 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 U.S. Navy was engaged with Japan. Decades 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.
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Preston Jones is associate professor of history at John Brown University and author of
God's Hiddenness in Combat, Empire's Edge, and
Is Belief in God Good, Bad or Irrelevant?
Zusammenfassung
First settled in 1915, Anchorage, Alaska, was founded with the American empire in mind. During World War II, Anchorage became an important site for the defense of the mainland. This book tells the story of Anchorage's development, focusing in particular on the international context of the city's early decades and its diverse inhabitants.
