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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a history of the town of Reading during the early part of the 19th century. Reading was a bustling country town undergoing a significant transformation due to new waterways, improved roads, and, most notably, the introduction of the railway. The author uses examples such as the opening of the first Reading gas works and the building of the Oracle shopping center to illustrate the rapid growth and prosperity the town experienced. The book places Reading within the broader context of the time and provides a valuable insight into the social, political, and economic conditions of a typical English town during the period. The author also discusses in detail the problems caused by Reading's rapid expansion, such as traffic congestion, poor public sanitation, and the struggle to maintain law and order. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history or the history of Reading in particular. 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 9781332755073_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332755073
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332755073
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)