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The Railroad Builders A CHRONICLE OF THE WELDING OF THE STATES

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The book "The Railroad Builders," written by famous financial analyst John Moody, is an informative overview of the historic and revolutionary era of railroad growth in the United States. The book digs into the dynamic interaction of vision, engineering, finance, and ambition that powered the nation's vast railroad network. John Moody, renowned for his financial acumen, navigates the intricate network of problems and accomplishments experienced by the individuals and corporations who built the railroad industry. He provides a vivid portrayal of the visionaries, investors, and engineers who forged the steel lines that united enormous swaths of the country via rigorous investigation and analytical insight. "The Railroad Builders" takes readers on a voyage of creativity, complete with labor struggles, property acquisition, and technological advances, through fascinating storytelling. Moody masterfully dissects the financial dynamics that fuelled this massive enterprise, as well as the railroads' tremendous impact on trade, communication, and urban growth. Beyond infrastructure, the book delves into the social and economic repercussions of this transportation revolution. Moody's work emphasizes the railroad industry's lasting stamp on the American landscape, as well as its role in defining the country's progress, wealth, and connection.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9789359324876
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 118
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. november 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 140x7x216 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 159 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 25. november 2024
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The book "The Railroad Builders," written by famous financial analyst John Moody, is an informative overview of the historic and revolutionary era of railroad growth in the United States. The book digs into the dynamic interaction of vision, engineering, finance, and ambition that powered the nation's vast railroad network. John Moody, renowned for his financial acumen, navigates the intricate network of problems and accomplishments experienced by the individuals and corporations who built the railroad industry. He provides a vivid portrayal of the visionaries, investors, and engineers who forged the steel lines that united enormous swaths of the country via rigorous investigation and analytical insight. "The Railroad Builders" takes readers on a voyage of creativity, complete with labor struggles, property acquisition, and technological advances, through fascinating storytelling. Moody masterfully dissects the financial dynamics that fuelled this massive enterprise, as well as the railroads' tremendous impact on trade, communication, and urban growth. Beyond infrastructure, the book delves into the social and economic repercussions of this transportation revolution. Moody's work emphasizes the railroad industry's lasting stamp on the American landscape, as well as its role in defining the country's progress, wealth, and connection.

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