The Suppression of the Automobile: Skulduggery at the Crossroads (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (623 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 031326144X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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This volume traces the world political and economic forces that brought about the suppression of the first steam-powered carriage and the ultimate triumph of the gas-fueled automobile, which has played a crucial role in shaping the modern capitalist economy.. Contrary to popular belief, the automobile is not a twentieth-century invention. A steam-powered version of this vehicle was in use in Great Britain as early as the 1830s, and both steam- and petroleum-powered automobiles were operating in France and Germany by 1880
About the AuthorDAVID BEASLEY is a research librarian.
"Overestimates the possibilities of the steam coaches of 18Overestimates the possibilities of the steam coaches of 1830s vintage. Interesting little (192 pages) book that looks at the first steam-powered automobiles of the 1830's and their possibilities. These were interesting early attempts to move steam-power away from the limitations of railways and at the possibilities inherent in the technology of the time. It seems that the first attempts at steam lorries (France) and steam coaches (England) were halted by the commercial vindictiveness of the Railways (surprise seems similar to what happened to commuter tramlines in the 1930's and immediately post-WW2). If they had not been, MacAdam's and Telford's roads could have seen a massive growth i. 0s vintage." according to Kiwi. Interesting little (192 pages) book that looks at the first steam-powered automobiles of the 18Overestimates the possibilities of the steam coaches of 1830s vintage. Interesting little (192 pages) book that looks at the first steam-powered automobiles of the 1830's and their possibilities. These were interesting early attempts to move steam-power away from the limitations of railways and at the possibilities inherent in the technology of the time. It seems that the first attempts at steam lorries (France) and steam coaches (England) were halted by the commercial vindictiveness of the Railways (surprise seems similar to what happened to commuter tramlines in the 1930's and immediately post-WW2). If they had not been, MacAdam's and Telford's roads could have seen a massive growth i. 0's and their possibilities. These were interesting early attempts to move steam-power away from the limitations of railways and at the possibilities inherent in the technology of the time. It seems that the first attempts at steam lorries (France) and steam coaches (England) were halted by the commercial vindictiveness of the Railways (surprise seems similar to what happened to commuter tramlines in the 19Overestimates the possibilities of the steam coaches of 1830s vintage. Interesting little (192 pages) book that looks at the first steam-powered automobiles of the 1830's and their possibilities. These were interesting early attempts to move steam-power away from the limitations of railways and at the possibilities inherent in the technology of the time. It seems that the first attempts at steam lorries (France) and steam coaches (England) were halted by the commercial vindictiveness of the Railways (surprise seems similar to what happened to commuter tramlines in the 1930's and immediately post-WW2). If they had not been, MacAdam's and Telford's roads could have seen a massive growth i. 0's and immediately post-WW2). If they had not been, MacAdam's and Telford's roads could have seen a massive growth i
DAVID BEASLEY is a research librarian.