Excerpt from Railway Problems in China
Water Transportation. Nowadays a number of steam boat companies are organized and run steamers regularly on the navigable rivers, canals and lakes, and even along the sea coast. Where steam is prohibited, native slipper boats, house boats and junks of various sizes are used. For coast and sea-going work, junks of large and strong propor tions with large sails are still occasionally seen.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex interplay of economic, political, and strategic factors that shaped railway development in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Against the backdrop of China's fraught relationship with foreign powers, the author traces the emergence of various railway concessions. These concessions were often motivated by geopolitical ambitions, with foreign governments vying for influence and access to China's vast resources. The book sheds light on the role of railway construction in fueling international rivalries and shaping China's domestic politics. The author delves into the agreements and controversies surrounding these concessions, highlighting the challenges posed by foreign control over critical infrastructure. Through meticulous research and analysis, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics that characterized railway development in China during this transformative period, making it an essential read for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in China's economic and political development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333462178_0
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