Fallen Giants

A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of
Extremes

Here the authors, both historians, present the first comprehensive history of
Himalayan mountaineering in fifty years – lively and generously illustrated
they offer detailed, original accounts of the most significant climbs since
the 1890’s, and they compellingly evoke the social and cultural worlds that
gave rise to those expeditions. The book manages to capture the spirit of
Himalayan climbing, wonderfully written, and free of jargon – it will become
an indispensable reference for anyone interested in the subject matter.