Railways and the Formation of the Italian State in the Nineteenth Century Tapa dura - 1997

Cambridge University Press, 1997. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0521571596

Cambridge University Press, 1997. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Near fine copy. No inscriptions. Near fine dustwrapper.

-Cambridge University Press, 1997-. Studies in Italian History & Culture series. xvi+180pp with index. Cloth. Fine in dustjacket. This book relates the history of Italian railways with special regard to their relation with the Italian state from the 1840s, when the first lines were constructed, until nationalization in 1905. It shows that while the Italian state interfered continuously in railway matters, it was nevertheless incapable of creating viable conditions for railway companies. Throughout the nineteenth century 'the railway question' continued to have a pernicious and divisive influence on Italian political life; and because of the low quality of railway regulation, and other factors, the railways' contribution to the creation of a national market and the economic unification of the country was limited. The book also examines Italian regional social and economic statistics before and after political unification in order to obtain a deeper insight into the continuing disparity between… Leer más

Hardback. Very Good.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Literally as new. Physical description; xvi, 180p : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; Railroads Italy History 19th century. Railroads and state Italy History 19th century. Italy Economic conditions Regional disparities. Italy Economic conditions Regional disparities History 19th century.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

-Cambridge University Press, 1997-. Studies in Italian History & Culture series. xvi+180pp with index. Cloth. Fine in dustjacket. This book relates the history of Italian railways with special regard to their relation with the Italian state from the 1840s, when the first lines were constructed, until nationalization in 1905. It shows that while the Italian state interfered continuously in railway matters, it was nevertheless incapable of creating viable conditions for railway companies. Throughout the nineteenth century 'the railway question' continued to have a pernicious and divisive influence on Italian political life; and because of the low quality of railway regulation, and other factors, the railways' contribution to the creation of a national market and the economic unification of the country was limited. The book also examines Italian regional social and economic statistics before and after political unification in order to obtain a deeper insight into the continuing disparity between… Leer más

Cambridge University Press CUP , pp. 200, 3 Maps . Hardback. Used.

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Cambridge University Press. hardcover. New. 6x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing