ISBN: 9781333719111 - the development of transportation in modern england, vol. 2 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of transportation in England, with a particular focus on the rise of railways. The author traces the history of railways from their early origins as tramroads used in mines and quarries to their eventual dominance as the primary mode of land-based transportation. The book examines the technological innovations that made railways possible, including the development of the steam engine and the use of iron rails. It also explores the social and economic impact of railways, discussing how they transformed travel, trade, and industry. The author argues that the development of railways was a major factor in the Industrial Revolution and that railways played a key role in shaping the modern world. 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.…