9781333965334 - Extending Period of Government Control of Railroads: Printed for Use of Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House of Representatives (Classic Reprin... (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 chronicles the transformation of the American railroad system under government control during World War I. The author, a key figure in the wartime Railroad Administration, provides a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of unifying the nation's rail network to meet the demands of the war effort. The book delves into the complexities of labor relations, government regulation, and the need for infrastructure improvements. It highlights the lessons learned during this period of unprecedented cooperation, exploring the potential for continued government involvement in the railroad industry and the impact on the future of transportation in America. 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.