This lively text offers a brief history of Western civilization. Providing a focused narrative and interpretive structure; Pavlac uses the joined terms “supremacies and diversities†to develop themes of conflict and creativity. His easily accessible yet deeply knowledgeable book covers the basic information that all educated adults should know.
#1240054 in Books 2010-12-02 2010-12-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.52 x 1.29 x 6.43l; 1.54 #File Name: 1441169822352 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. hard donkey dumb donkeyBy joegood book. I grew up in Minnesota and can relate to Amundsen and the way he accomplished his goal. Scott complains and complains about people; horses; snow; wind; food; fuel and eye problems. It was his responsibility to prepare for all. It is like someone from the southern US coming to Minnesota to camp for the winter. Best way to prepare is to ask the people who live in cold climate on the best way to do things. Was he smarter than the Eskimo.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Buy it for the diaries; skip the author's ceaseless Scott bashing...By Iza SmartyFor me; the diaries were the best part. Yes; we all know that Scott was ill-prepared and sometimes almost delusional. Still; the author's constant bashing of Scott (and of Britain) wore thin quickly. I began to skip his nagging commentary and just read the diaries. I mean; how many times do we have to hear that Scott was stupid?1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Race for South PoleBy nykashThis book contain original diaries of great explorers Amundsen; his assistant Bjaaland and Scott; that conveniently listed in parallel dates. They show why one expedition ended in full success and other in loss of lives of all members of Polar party.
