The Suppression of the Automobile - Skulduggery at the Crossroads (Hardcover)
David BeasleyContrary to popular belief, the automobile is not a twentieth-century invention. A steam-powered version of this vehicle was in use in Great Britain as early as the 1830s, and both steam- and petroleum-powered automobiles were operating in France and Germany by 1880. This volume traces the world political and economic forces that brought about the suppression of the first steam-powered carriage and the ultimate triumph of the gas-fueled automobile, which has played a crucial role in shaping the modern capitalist economy.
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Contrary to popular belief, the automobile is not a twentieth-century invention. A steam-powered version of this vehicle was in use in Great Britain as early as the 1830s, and both steam- and petroleum-powered automobiles were operating in France and Germany by 1880. This volume traces the world political and economic forces that brought about the suppression of the first steam-powered carriage and the ultimate triumph of the gas-fueled automobile, which has played a crucial role in shaping the modern capitalist economy.
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Imprint | Praeger Publishers Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 1988 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 1988 |
Authors | David Beasley |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 192 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-313-26144-2 |
Barcode | 9780313261442 |
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LSN | 0-313-26144-X |
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