The Navigable Rhine: The Development Of Its Shipping, The Basis Of The Prosperity Of Its Commerce And Its Traffic In 1907 (1911)

Clapp, Edwin Jones

ISBN 10: 1165087049 / ISBN 13: 9781165087044

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Navigable Rhine: The Development Of Its Shipping, The Basis Of The Prosperity Of Its Commerce And Its Traffic In 1907 (1911)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165087049
• ISBN 13: 9781165087044
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Navigable Rhine is a historical book that was first published in 1911. The author, Edwin Jones Clapp, provides an in-depth analysis of the development and growth of shipping on the Rhine River in 1907. The book explores the economic significance of the Rhine River as a major transportation route for commerce and trade in Europe.Clapp delves into the history of the Rhine River, tracing the evolution of its navigability from ancient times to the early 20th century. He discusses the various factors that contributed to the river's development, including technological advancements, political changes, and economic growth.The book also examines the impact of the Rhine River on the prosperity of the regions it flows through, including Germany, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Clapp analyzes the types of goods that were transported on the river, such as coal, iron, and grain, and how they contributed to the growth of industry and agriculture in the region.Overall, The Navigable Rhine is a comprehensive study of the economic and historical significance of the Rhine River as a vital transportation route in Europe. It is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the development of European commerce and trade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.