Railroaded: the transcontinentals and the making of modern America
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Published:
New York : Norton, c2011.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
660 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Describes the role of the transcontinental railroads in the making of modern America during the Gilded Age, discussing the economic panics caused by their debt and how their dependence on donations from the wealthy initiated new forms of corruption.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0393061264, 9780393061260
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Describes the role of the transcontinental railroads in the making of modern America during the Gilded Age, discussing the economic panics caused by their debt and how their dependence on donations from the wealthy initiated new forms of corruption.
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APA Citation (style guide)
White, R. (2011). Railroaded: the transcontinentals and the making of modern America. New York, Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)White, Richard, 1947-. 2011. Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America. New York, Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)White, Richard, 1947-, Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America. New York, Norton, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)White, Richard. Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America. New York, Norton, 2011.
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