This book traces the history of highway engineering from ancient times to the mid-19th century. The author, a civil engineering professor at Columbia University, examines how economic, administrative, legislative, and organizational factors have influenced the development of highways and roads throughout the world. The book also includes detailed discussions of materials, methods, and costs, and provides essential context on topics such as dust prevention, lighting, and the impact of motor vehicles on road design. For anyone interested in the history of transportation infrastructure, this book is an indispensable resource.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of highway engineering from ancient times to the mid-19th century. The author, a civil engineering professor at Columbia University, examines how economic, administrative, legislative, and organizational factors have influenced the development of highways and roads throughout the world. The book also includes detailed discussions of materials, methods, and costs, and provides essential context on topics such as dust prevention, lighting, and the impact of motor vehicles on road design. For anyone interested in the history of transportation infrastructure, this book is an indispensable resource. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330167410_0
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