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Pacific

Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World's Superpowers

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De: Simon Winchester
Narrado por: Simon Winchester
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Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times best-selling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature.

As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world and the Atlantic connected Europe to the New World, the Pacific Ocean defines our tomorrow. With China on the rise, so, too, are the American cities of the West Coast, including Seattle, San Francisco, and the long cluster of towns down the Silicon Valley.

Today the Pacific is ascendant. Its geological history has long transformed us - tremendous earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis - but its human history, from a Western perspective, is quite young, beginning with Magellan's 16th-century circumnavigation. It is a natural wonder whose most fascinating history is currently being made.

In telling the story of the Pacific, Simon Winchester takes us from the Bering Strait to Cape Horn, from the Yangtze River to the Panama Canal, and to the many small islands and archipelagos that lie in between. He observes the fall of a dictator in Manila, visits aboriginals in Northern Queensland, and is jailed in Tierra del Fuego, the land at the end of the world. His journey encompasses a trip down the Alaska Highway, a stop at the isolated Pitcairn Islands, a trek across South Korea, and a glimpse of its mysterious northern neighbor.

Winchester's personal experience is vast and his storytelling second to none. And his historical understanding of the region is formidable, making Pacific a paean to this magnificent sea of beauty, myth, and imagination that is transforming our lives.

©2015 Simon Winchester (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers
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I brought this along on a recent ocean crossing. Sailors and land lubbers alike will be entertained by this great writer.. I learned more about the nuclear testing and the health of the ocean from this era explored than any other history book.
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I really enjoyed this book. The author presents a series of Pacific events that have changed the course of history and ends with timely advice for the future of Pacific cooperation.

awesome historical book <br />

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Another great book by Simon Winchester. The combination of his British accent, the many new things I learned, and the breadth of the story, make for a terrific listen.

i would have given it 7 stars

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Having grown up in California I was taught that who controls the Pacific controls the world. This book is a great addition to Winchester cannon. A polymath discussion of the Pacific.

Fascinating detail about the Pacific

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A number of historical events in the latter half of the 20th century serve as jumping off points for Winchester's lucid and carefully researched exploration of the interacting history, cultures and physical geography of the largest and most important body of water on the planet.

Winchester's narration is clear and brings a level of emotional engagement with his material that any one else would have trouble matching.

While I knew a little about some of the events and issues described, Winchester never failed to add new info, insights, and perspectives in ways that gave life and interest to his writing.

highly recommended!

wonderfully informative!

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I live in the the middle of the Pacific and learned much about the ring of ocean and countries around me.

Just wish he had pronounced some Hawaiian words accurately. He is knowledgeable and his perspective makes one think about the past and the future.

Thought provoking

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The book has brought about a rewakening of my love for history. Winchester makes history come to life in a way that I have only heard here!

beautifully written, charmingly read!

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Where does Pacific rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Its a B+.

What did you like best about this story?

When he stuck to factual history, it was fascinating.

What about Simon Winchester’s performance did you like?

Actually I would prefer a professional narrator. His English accent is sometimes hard to understand.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

History of undersea exploration.

His biases are very strong and often irritating.

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I love this book. Superbly read by the author. It was my first book by Simon Winchester and I’ve enjoyed it so much, I’ve bought more. This book has something for everyone.

This is a great book.

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This is another great book by Winchester. Informative, well thought out and fascinating. I also love his soothing narration

Another great book

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