9780282887803 - Notice sur le Port d'Anvers (Classic Reprint) de Author, Unknown (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the profound transformation of Antwerp's port during the latter half of the 19th century, focusing on its industrial projects and infrastructure upgrades. The author charts the growth of the harbor through the construction of vast basins, warehouses, and an extensive network of railways and waterways, which propelled Antwerp into a global trade hub. The book also explores the political and economic decisions that shaped the port's expansion, highlighting the collaboration between the city and the Belgian government. Notably, the author examines the impact of technological advancements on the port, including the adoption of hydraulic and steam-powered machinery for cargo handling and the expansion of shipbuilding facilities. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive and finely detailed account of Antwerp's rise to prominence as a maritime and industrial powerhouse. 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.