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Railroaded: The Transcontinentals And The Making Of Modern America
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Finalist For The Pulitzer PrizeA Powerful Book, Crowded With Telling Details And Shrewd Observations. Michael Kazin, New York Times Book Reviewthe Transcontinental Railroads Were The First Corporate Behemoths. Their Attempts To Generate Profits From Proliferating Debt Sparked Devastating Economic Panics. Their Dependence On Public Largesse Drew Them Into The Corridors Of Power, Initiating New Forms Of Corruption. Their Operations Rearranged Space And Time, Remade The Landscape Of The West, And Opened New Ways Of Life And Work. Their Discriminatory Rates Sparked A New Antimonopoly Politics.The Transcontinentals Were Pivotal Actors In The Making Of Modern America, But The Triumphal Myths Of The Golden Spike, Robber Barons Larger Than Life, And An Innovative Capitalism All Die Here. Instead We Have A New Vision Of The Gilded Age, Often Darkly Funny, That Shows History To Be Rooted In Failure As Well As Success. 8 Pages Of Illustrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America'? A: The book explores the impact of transcontinental railroads on the development of modern America, detailing their role in economic challenges, corruption, and societal changes during the Gilded Age.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Railroaded' is Richard White.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 720 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Is there any visual content in the book? A: Yes, 'Railroaded' includes 8 pages of illustrations.
- Q: When was 'Railroaded' published? A: The book was published on April 23, 2012.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic use as it is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and offers detailed insights into economic history.
- Q: Does the book discuss any significant historical figures? A: Yes, it discusses figures such as Robber Barons and their impact on the economy and society.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Economic History.