American Railroads: Government Control And Reconstruction Policies (1922)

By William James Cunningham

Book Overview

American Railroads: Government Control And Reconstruction Policies is a book written by William James Cunningham and published in 1922. The book explores the history of the American railroad system, with a particular focus on the period during and after World War I when the government took control of the railroads. Cunningham examines the reasons for government intervention, the policies enacted during this period, and their impact on the railroads and the wider economy. The book also covers the challenges faced by the railroads during this time, including labor disputes and financial difficulties. Overall, American Railroads: Government Control And Reconstruction Policies provides a detailed account of a critical period in the history of American transportation and government intervention in the economy.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: 1164564919
• ISBN13: 9781164564911
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"