Railways In The United States: Their History, Their Relation To The State, And An Analysis Of The Legislation In Regard To Their Control (1912)

By Simon Sterne

Book Overview

""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 overview of the history of railways in the United States and their relationship with the state. It analyzes the legislation related to the control of railways and provides insights into the impact of these laws on the railways and the economy.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the history of railways in the United States. The first chapter provides an overview of the early history of railways in the United States, including the construction of the first railway lines and the development of the railway industry. The following chapters explore the relationship between railways and the state, including the role of the state in regulating the railways and the impact of this regulation on the railway industry.The book also provides a detailed analysis of the legislation related to the control of railways, including the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act. It examines the impact of these laws on the railway industry and the economy as a whole.Overall, ""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 valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railways in the United States and the impact of government regulation on the railway 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164882090
• ISBN13: 9781164882091
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"