9781331992844 - A Collection of the Public General Acts for the Regulation of Railways (Classic Reprint): Including the Companies, Lands, and Railways Clauses ... with General Ndex... (4 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 delves into the early years of the railway industry in Britain, exploring the intersection of this new technology with the government and the public. The author examines a series of acts of Parliament passed between 1838 and 1840, focusing on how these laws shaped the development of the railway network, particularly in terms of regulating speed, safety, and the conveyance of mail and troops. The text offers a window into the rapid expansion of the railways, the growing concerns over public safety in this burgeoning industry, and the government's attempts to strike a balance between promoting innovation and ensuring responsible management. The book examines the evolution of legislation concerning the railway system, providing a valuable glimpse into the societal and political climate of the time. The detailed examination of the legal framework surrounding railway development, particularly its emphasis on safety and the integration of the postal system and the military, offers insights into the critical role the railway played in the modernization of Britain. 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.

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