This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the commercial landscape of Asiatic Turkey in the early 20th century. The author, a special agent of the U.S. Department of Commerce and Labor, meticulously examines the region's trade routes, infrastructure, and burgeoning industries. The book delves into the economic opportunities presented by railway expansion, particularly the ambitious Hedjaz line connecting Haifa to Mecca, and the burgeoning electrical sector in cities like Damascus and Beirut. A key theme is the competition for influence between European powers and the United States in this strategically vital region. The book highlights the growing presence of Germany in areas such as the Bagdad Railway and the dominance of Great Britain in textile imports. Yet, the author also underscores the potential for American goods, particularly in agricultural machinery, hardware, and footwear, to gain traction in the marketplace. The book's historical insights provide a captivating account of the economic forces shaping the Ottoman Empire and the changing global trade dynamics in the early 20th century.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the commercial landscape of Asiatic Turkey in the early 20th century. The author, a special agent of the U.S. Department of Commerce and Labor, meticulously examines the region's trade routes, infrastructure, and burgeoning industries. The book delves into the economic opportunities presented by railway expansion, particularly the ambitious Hedjaz line connecting Haifa to Mecca, and the burgeoning electrical sector in cities like Damascus and Beirut. A key theme is the competition for influence between European powers and the United States in this strategically vital region. The book highlights the growing presence of Germany in areas such as the Bagdad Railway and the dominance of Great Britain in textile imports. Yet, the author also underscores the potential for American goods, particularly in agricultural machinery, hardware, and footwear, to gain traction in the marketplace. The book's historical insights provide a captivating account of the economic forces shaping the Ottoman Empire and the changing global trade dynamics in the early 20th century. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331979449_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331979449
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