A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England
By Edwin A. Pratt
Length19h 23m
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In "A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England," Edwin A. Pratt presents a thorough scholarly examination of the evolution of transportation and communication networks in England, from the medieval period to the early 20th century. Pratt's literary style is characterized by meticulous research and a clear, engaging narrative that elucidates complex developments in transport technology, infrastructure, and the resultant social impacts. The book situates itself within the broader context of economic history, revealing how shifts in transportation methods, including the rise of canals, railways, and roads, shaped the nation's economic landscape and daily life. Edwin A. Pratt, a prominent figure in early 20th-century historical writing, possessed an acute awareness of industrial changes and their implications. His background in engineering and history inspired him to explore the intricate relationships between technical advancements and societal transformation. Pratt's lived experience during a period of significant change undoubtedly influenced his perspective, enabling him to weave together a narrative that highlights both the triumphs and challenges faced by society as it adjusted to modernity. This book is essential for anyone interested in the historical underpinnings of English infrastructure and the transformative power of transport. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of economic and social history will find Pratt's work both enlightening and indispensable, offering deep insights into the factors that shaped modern England.
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Length19 hrs 23 mins
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Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
18CHAPTER XVII. THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
2CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY
19CHAPTER XVIII. EVOLUTION OF THE RAILWAY
3CHAPTER II. BRITAIN'S EARLIEST ROADS
20CHAPTER XIX. THE RAILWAY ERA
4CHAPTER III. ROADS AND THE CHURCH
21CHAPTER XX. RAILWAY EXPANSION
5CHAPTER IV. EARLY TRADING CONDITIONS
22CHAPTER XXI. RAILWAYS AND THE STATE
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6CHAPTER V. EARLY ROAD LEGISLATION
23CHAPTER XXII. DECLINE OF CANALS
7CHAPTER VI. EARLY CARRIAGES
24CHAPTER XXIII. DECLINE OF TURNPIKES
8CHAPTER VII. LOADS, WHEELS AND ROADS
25CHAPTER XXIV. END OF THE COACHING ERA
9CHAPTER VIII. THE COACHING ERA
26CHAPTER XXV. RAILWAY RATES AND CHARGES
10CHAPTER IX. THE AGE OF BAD ROADS
27CHAPTER XXVI. THE RAILWAY SYSTEM TO-DAY
11CHAPTER X. THE TURNPIKE SYSTEM
28CHAPTER XXVII. WHAT THE RAILWAYS HAVE DONE
12CHAPTER XI. TRADE AND TRANSPORT IN THE TURNPIKE ERA
29CHAPTER XXVIII. RAILWAYS A NATIONAL INDUSTRY
13CHAPTER XII. SCIENTIFIC ROAD-MAKING
30CHAPTER XXIX. TRAMWAYS, MOTOR-BUSES AND RAILLESS ELECTRIC TRACTION
14CHAPTER XIII. RIVERS AND RIVER TRANSPORT
31CHAPTER XXX. CYCLES, MOTOR-VEHICLES AND TUBES
15CHAPTER XIV. RIVER IMPROVEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION
32CHAPTER XXXI. THE OUTLOOK
16CHAPTER XV. DISADVANTAGES OF RIVER NAVIGATION
33AUTHORITIES.
17CHAPTER XVI. THE CANAL ERA
34INDEX.
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