Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes

Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering by Maurice Isserman and Stewart Weaver Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.7 by 78 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Well-written
  • Engaging
  • Informative
  • Comprehensive
  • Monumental
  • Delightful writing style
  • Multifaceted narrative
  • Good balance between detail and overview

Cons from Reviews

  • Lack of maps
  • Anglo-centric bias
  • Unfair and judgmental portrayal of climbers
  • Limited coverage of smaller peaks
  • Limited coverage of climbs from 1970s onwards
  • Primarily tailored for British and American readers
  • Use of feet and miles for measurements
  • No comment on recent mass marketing of Everest climb
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