Claiming the ice :: Britain and the Antarctic 1900-1950 /

It is over a hundred years in Antarctic history since the British Government formalised its claim to the Falkland Islands Dependencies, and 75 years since continuous occupation began. This book explains why and how, using the voices of the Ministers, and more particularly their officials, who shaped...

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Hauptverfasser: Dudeney, John (VerfasserIn), Sheail, John (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019.
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Zusammenfassung:It is over a hundred years in Antarctic history since the British Government formalised its claim to the Falkland Islands Dependencies, and 75 years since continuous occupation began. This book explains why and how, using the voices of the Ministers, and more particularly their officials, who shaped government policy. Until now the unsung heroes of Britain's long involvement in Antarctica, they collectively had a far greater impact than any of the famous Antarctic explorers of the last century. The book draws heavily upon documentation from The National Archives to chart the twists and turns o.
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781527532304
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