Railways In The United States

Railways In The United States

Simon Sterne

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437083231
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Railways in the United States: Their History, Their Relation to the State, and an Analysis of the Legislation in Regard to Their Control is a book written by Simon Sterne in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of railways in the United States, their relationship with the state, and an analysis of the legislation that governs their control.The author begins by tracing the development of the railway system in the United States from its inception in the early 19th century to the time of writing. He discusses the challenges faced by the early railway companies and the role played by the government in promoting and regulating the industry.The book also examines the relationship between the railway industry and the state, including the ways in which the government has sought to regulate the industry in order to protect the public interest. Sterne analyzes the various pieces of legislation that have been passed over the years to regulate the industry, including the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890.Overall, Railways in the United States is a detailed and informative account of the history of the railway industry in the United States and the role played by the government in regulating it. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in the United States or the development of government regulation of industry.With Supplementary Notes Continuing The Record To 1911.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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