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Beschreibung
Discover the fascinating history of Britain's canals and their impact on the nation's development.British Canals explores the evolution of these vital waterways, from their origins as simple river navigations to their pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution. Learn about the ingenious engineering feats that shaped the landscape and the social transformations brought about by canal transport. This updated edition delves into recent discoveries and the ongoing efforts to preserve and restore these historic arteries.

Is this for you? Absolutely, if you:

  • Love British history and industrial heritage
  • Are fascinated by engineering and infrastructure
  • Want to understand the social and economic impact of canals
Why buy now? Because the story of British canals is a story of innovation, resilience, and the enduring connection between people and their environment. Uncover the past and appreciate the legacy of these remarkable waterways.
Discover the fascinating history of Britain's canals and their impact on the nation's development.British Canals explores the evolution of these vital waterways, from their origins as simple river navigations to their pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution. Learn about the ingenious engineering feats that shaped the landscape and the social transformations brought about by canal transport. This updated edition delves into recent discoveries and the ongoing efforts to preserve and restore these historic arteries.

Is this for you? Absolutely, if you:

  • Love British history and industrial heritage
  • Are fascinated by engineering and infrastructure
  • Want to understand the social and economic impact of canals
Why buy now? Because the story of British canals is a story of innovation, resilience, and the enduring connection between people and their environment. Uncover the past and appreciate the legacy of these remarkable waterways.
Über den Autor
Joseph Boughey is one of Britain's leading canal historians. Interested in British and Irish waterways since boyhood, he taught estate management and environmental management and planning at Liverpool John Moores University until 2010. He wrote Canal Man and More (Sutton, 1998) about Charles Hadfield's involvement with waterways. He is especially interested in twentieth-century
>Charles Hadfield (1909-1996) was a pioneer in the history of British canals, and was, for much of his lifetime, the world's leading canal historian. He wrote twenty-two books and played a major part in the making of post-war waterways history.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780750999373
ISBN-10: 0750999373
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Hadfield, Charles
Boughey, Joseph
Auflage: 2. Auflage
Hersteller: The History Press Ltd
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 233 x 157 x 27 mm
Von/Mit: Charles Hadfield (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.04.2022
Gewicht: 0,509 kg
Artikel-ID: 120841473