Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis
Økonomi & Business
Railroad History explores how railroads dramatically reshaped global connectivity and economic landscapes, particularly during the railroad boom. Beyond just technological advancements, railroads spurred significant economic transformation by facilitating trade and industrial production, essentially shrinking distances and creating new markets.
For example, the expansion of railroads in the 19th century fueled urbanization by connecting rural areas to burgeoning city centers, altering social structures and enabling unprecedented mobility. The book delves into the social and political ramifications of this era, examining how railroads served as instruments for national expansion and consolidation of power.
Structured to provide a comprehensive understanding, the book progresses from the initial technological innovations to the economic consequences, then to the societal impacts, and finally assesses the lasting legacy of railroads on globalization and modern economies. By integrating economic, social, and political analyses, Railroad History offers a holistic view of how railroads fundamentally altered global power dynamics and set the stage for the interconnected world we know today.
© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788235274434
Oversættere: AI
Release date
E-bog: 6. marts 2025
Tags
Over 600.000 titler
Download og nyd titler offline
Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)
Det er nemt at opsige når som helst
For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.
1 konto
20 timer/måned
Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer
Eksklusivt indhold hver uge
Fri lytning til podcasts
Ingen binding
For dig som lytter og læser ofte.
1 konto
100 timer/måned
Eksklusivt indhold hver uge
Fri lytning til podcasts
Ingen binding
For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.
1 konto
Ubegrænset adgang
Eksklusivt indhold hver uge
Fri lytning til podcasts
Ingen binding
For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.
2-6 konti
100 timer/måned pr. konto
Fri lytning til podcasts
Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto
Ingen binding
2 konti
179 kr. /månedDansk
Danmark