ebook img

The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America PDF

294 Pages·2011·4.554 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America PDF Free - Full Version

by William G. Thomas III| 2011| 294 pages| 4.554| English

About The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America

Beginning with Frederick Douglass's escape from slavery in 1838 on the railroad, and ending with the driving of the golden spike to link the transcontinental railroad in 1869, this book charts a critical period of American expansion and national formation, one largely dominated by the dynamic growth of railroads and telegraphs. William G. Thomas brings new evidence to bear on railroads, the Confederate South, slavery, and the Civil War era, based on groundbreaking research in digitized sources never available before. The Iron Way revises our ideas about the emergence of modern America and the role of the railroads in shaping the sectional conflict.Both the North and the South invested in railroads to serve their larger purposes, Thomas contends. Though railroads are often cited as a major factor in the Union's victory, he shows that they were also essential to the formation of "the South" as a unified region. He discusses the many—and sometimes unexpected—effects of railroad expansion and proposes that America's great railroads became an important symbolic touchstone for the nation's vision of itself.Please visit the Railroads and the Making of Modern America website at http://railroads.unl.edu.

Detailed Information

Author:William G. Thomas III
Publication Year:2011
ISBN:9780300141078
Pages:294
Language:English
File Size:4.554
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America by William G. Thomas III completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America on my mobile device?

After downloading The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America by William G. Thomas III. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.