ISBN: 9780265201701 - railways in china: report upon the feasibility and most effectual means of introducing railway communication into the empire of china, with a map (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive plan for the development of railways in the vast and populous empire of China. The author, a distinguished civil engineer, contends that the introduction of railways is essential to the country's economic and political progress. The book draws on the author's extensive research and firsthand observations during a visit to China, where he consulted with leading merchants, officials, and scholars. It includes detailed proposals for the construction of several key railway lines, including the Canton-Hankow line, which the author argues would have a transformative impact on the country's trade and prosperity. The book also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by the introduction of railways in China, such as the need to overcome cultural resistance and secure the support of the government. By providing a comprehensive plan for railway development, this book aims to contribute to the modernization of China and its integration into the global economy. 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.…