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Transportation is not just a means of moving people; it is the engine behind civilization itself. The book argues that how far and how fast we travel shapes what we produce, how cities grow, and how societies organize their lives.
Through a broad, accessible look at history—from canals and rivers to steam power and railways—it shows how the capacity to move people and goods redefines politics, economy, and culture. With vivid examples, it connects the rise of great cities, the value of inland lands, and the spread of ideas to the mastery of transport in their time.
- See how transportation determines the value of land and the location of early settlements.
- Explore the impact of canals, steamboats, and trains on trade, population, and urban growth.
- Understand how mobility shapes education, labor, and social conditions.
- Learn through historical milestones like the Erie Canal, the steamboat era, and the expansion of rail networks.
Ideal for readers who want a big-picture look at how movement and roads shape a civilization.
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The years of my youth were spent in travel ling about North China on donkey back, in two wheel carts, in sedan chairs, or mule litters, with occasional trips on the rivers and canals in house boats, poled or towed by men.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating exploration of civilization and its relationship to transportation and mobility. The author contends that the progress of human societies throughout history has been intricately linked to the development of methods for overcoming obstacles to movement. Drawing upon historical examples from ancient civilizations to the modern era, the author argues that the ability to travel farther and faster has been a key driver of intellectual, economic, and social advancements. The book delves into topics such as the impact of the invention of the wheel, the rise and fall of empires, the role of trade and exploration, and the influence of natural barriers on human development. Through its insightful analysis, this book provides a fresh perspective on the history of human civilization, emphasizing the crucial role that transportation has played in shaping our world. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332591695_0
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