History of the Iron Trade (Classic Reprint): From the Earliest Records to the Present Period - Couverture souple

Harry Scrivenor

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331361214 ISBN 13 : 9781331361213

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how the iron trade shaped nations, markets, and technology from early records to the railway era.

This nonfiction history surveys the global iron trade, tracing how production, exports, and policy interacted across continents. It blends data on tonnage, values, and key markets with insights into major regions and people who drove the industry, from Britain and Russia to the United States and beyond. The book highlights the shift from raw ore to finished goods, the rise of large iron works, and the influence of tariffs, railways, and naval needs on demand.

Readers will gain a practical sense of how iron shaped economic power, technology, and daily life, backed by archival figures and contemporary commentary. The narrative touches on the evolution of foundries, forges, and related manufactures, and it situates industry trends within broader historical contexts.

• Grounded in concrete export, import, and production data across decades and regions


• Profiles of major centers and families shaping the industry, including Russia’s Ural works and British enterprises


• Discussion of how policy shifts, tariffs, and early engineering breakthroughs influenced trade


• Connections to railways, hardware, and machinery that expanded demand for iron goods

Ideal for readers of industrial history, economic history, and readers curious about how the iron trade helped forge the modern world.

A propos du livre

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331361214
• ISBN 13: 9781331361213
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 343
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