American Railroads: Government Control And Reconstruction Policies (1922)

By William James Cunningham

Book Overview

American Railroads: Government Control And Reconstruction Policies (1922) is a book written by William James Cunningham. The book is a detailed analysis of the history of American railroads and the government's role in their control and reconstruction policies. The author discusses the challenges faced by the railroad industry in the early 20th century and how the government intervened to address these challenges. The book provides insights into the various policies implemented by the government to regulate the railroad industry, including the creation of regulatory bodies such as the Interstate Commerce Commission. The author also discusses the impact of World War I on the railroad industry and the government's efforts to rebuild the industry after the war. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of American railroads and the government's role in their development and regulation. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American transportation and government policies.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436766036
• ISBN13: 9781436766036
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"