Peter Booth Wiley is the author of several books that delve into the history and development of the American West, the rise of Mormon power, and pivotal moments in American-Japanese relations. His work is characterized by deep historical research and an analysis of the cultural and political forces that shaped the United States. Wiley often lectures and writes on the history and future of publishing, the architecture of San Francisco, and the writing experience itself, offering readers insights into the intersection of history and the present.
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