Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book describes the construction of the Scinde Railway in India from 1842 to 1863, which was of major importance both for the conquest of the region by the British and for the development of its economy. The project was directed by various engineers, the most notable of which was John Brunton. The book explains in detail the challenges they faced, including the need to form a railway workforce in a region with little technical knowledge and no road or rail infrastructure. It also discusses the environmental, political, and labor issues that had to be overcome in order to create this railway, placing the project within the broader history of British colonialism in India. The book's insights into the realities of colonial governance are invaluable for anyone interested in the history of South Asia and the development of transportation networks during the 19th 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 9781527898530_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527898530
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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-9781527898530
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)