Böcker i The Chicago History of American Civilization-serien

An account of the rise, decline and rebirth of railroads in the USA, tracing their history from their beginnings to the modern revitalized industry of the 1990s. This survey describes the growth of the railroads' monopoly, their part in the Civil War and the two World Wars, and their later decline.

Part of the "Chicago History of American Civilization" series, which provides a nuanced and vibrant portrait of the United States from its inception through the twentieth century.

Part of the "Chicago History of American Civilization" series, which provides a nuanced and vibrant portrait of the United States from its inception through the twentieth century.

Spanning the arrival of white settlers in the Americas through the twentieth century, this title gives an account that includes more than twenty new maps and illustrations, as well as a bibliographic essay that surveys the research in Indian-white relations. It is suitable for those in the field of Native American history.