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Chapters on the History of the Southern Pacific

by Stuart Daggett ...

So far as the author knows there is no published study which discusses in detail the important business problems connected with the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad lines. Most of the books which contain references to the Southern Pacific or to the Central Pacific limit themselves to a few chapters upon the romantic aspects of their construction. The few works which treat of the later ... Read more

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So far as the author knows there is no published study which discusses in detail the important business problems connected with the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad lines. Most of the books which contain references to the Southern Pacific or to the Central Pacific limit themselves to a few chapters upon the romantic aspects of their construction. The few works which treat of the later
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Railroad Reorganization

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"Railroad Reorganization" by Stuart Daggett delves into the complexities of the American railroad industry during a pivotal time of transformation. The book examines the various factors that led to the reorganization of railroads, including economic pressures, regulatory changes, and the impact of technological advancements. Daggett provides a thorough analysis of the challenges faced by railroad ... Read more

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"Railroad Reorganization" by Stuart Daggett delves into the complexities of the American railroad industry during a pivotal time of transformation. The book examines the various factors that led to the reorganization of railroads, including economic pressures, regulatory changes, and the impact of technological advancements. Daggett provides a thorough analysis of the challenges faced by railroad
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Chapters on the History of the Southern Pacific

Enriched edition. Pioneering Days of American Railway Expansion

by Stuart Daggett, Cameron Farley ...

In "Chapters on the History of the Southern Pacific," Stuart Daggett delves into the intricate narrative of the Southern Pacific Railroad, illustrating its profound impact on the economic and social fabric of the American West. Daggett employs a detailed, analytical literary style that combines primary historical documents with vivid storytelling, enabling readers to experience the railroad's ... Read more

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In "Chapters on the History of the Southern Pacific," Stuart Daggett delves into the intricate narrative of the Southern Pacific Railroad, illustrating its profound impact on the economic and social fabric of the American West. Daggett employs a detailed, analytical literary style that combines primary historical documents with vivid storytelling, enabling readers to experience the railroad's
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Railroad Reorganization

Challenges and Strategies in Railway Reorganization: An Economic Analysis of American Railways

by Stuart Daggett ...

In "Railroad Reorganization," Stuart Daggett offers a meticulous analysis of the pivotal structural transformations within the American railroad industry during the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex interplay between regulatory changes, economic pressures, and technological advancements that necessitated reorganization. Daggett employs a clear, analytical prose style, ... Read more

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In "Railroad Reorganization," Stuart Daggett offers a meticulous analysis of the pivotal structural transformations within the American railroad industry during the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex interplay between regulatory changes, economic pressures, and technological advancements that necessitated reorganization. Daggett employs a clear, analytical prose style,
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The Structure of Transcontinental Railroad Rates

A Publication of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of California

by Stuart Daggett, John P. Carter ...

The Structure of Transcontinental Railroad Rates by Stuart Daggett and John P. Carter provides a detailed examination of how freight rate systems shaped—and constrained—the economic life of California during the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on published tariffs from 1943–1944 and comparative data supplied by carriers, the authors unpack the mechanics of rate-making, the geography of western rail ... Read more

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The Structure of Transcontinental Railroad Rates by Stuart Daggett and John P. Carter provides a detailed examination of how freight rate systems shaped—and constrained—the economic life of California during the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on published tariffs from 1943–1944 and comparative data supplied by carriers, the authors unpack the mechanics of rate-making, the geography of western rail
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Speculation

A History of the Fine Line between Gambling and Investing

by Stuart Banner ...

What is the difference between gambling and speculation? This difficult question has posed a legal problem throughout American history. Many have argued that periodic failures by regulators to differentiate between the two have been the proximate causes of catastrophic economic downturns, including the Great Depression and the 2008 global financial crisis. In Speculation, Stuart Banner provides a ... Read more

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What is the difference between gambling and speculation? This difficult question has posed a legal problem throughout American history. Many have argued that periodic failures by regulators to differentiate between the two have been the proximate causes of catastrophic economic downturns, including the Great Depression and the 2008 global financial crisis. In Speculation, Stuart Banner provides a
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Obsolete Paper Money Issued by Banks in the United States 1782-1866

A Study and Appreciation for the Numismatist and Historian

by Q. David Bowers ...

Award-winning author and historian Q. David Bowers explores the fascinating world of "obsolete currency" - the colorful, ornate paper money that first circulated in the 13 colonies and served American commerce up through the Civil War. ... Read more

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Award-winning author and historian Q. David Bowers explores the fascinating world of "obsolete currency" - the colorful, ornate paper money that first circulated in the 13 colonies and served American commerce up through the Civil War.
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Corporation Nation

by Robert E. Wright ...

Series series Haney Foundation Series
From bank bailouts and corporate scandals to the financial panic of 2008 and its lingering effects, corporate governance in America has been wracked by crises. Amid a weakening system of checks and balances in which corporate executives have little incentive to protect shareholder interests, U.S. corporations are growing larger and more irresponsible at the same time. But dependence on corporate ... Read more

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From bank bailouts and corporate scandals to the financial panic of 2008 and its lingering effects, corporate governance in America has been wracked by crises. Amid a weakening system of checks and balances in which corporate executives have little incentive to protect shareholder interests, U.S. corporations are growing larger and more irresponsible at the same time. But dependence on corporate
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The First Tycoon

The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt (Pulitzer Prize Winner)

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PULITZER PRIZE WINNERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDIn this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon ... Read more

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PULITZER PRIZE WINNERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDIn this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon
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Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

by Richard White ...

A new, incisive history of the transcontinental railroads and how they transformed America in the decades after the Civil War.The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of ... Read more

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A new, incisive history of the transcontinental railroads and how they transformed America in the decades after the Civil War.The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of
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Iron Empires

Robber Barons, Railroads, and the Making of Modern America

by Michael Hiltzik ...

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist "plunges into the battles and escapades of the entrepreneurs . . . who created the national rail system . . . engrossing" ( The New York Times).In 1869, when the final spike was driven into the transcontinental railroad, few were prepared for its seismic aftershocks. Once a hodgepodge of short, squabbling lines, America's railways soon exploded into a titanic ... Read more

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A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist "plunges into the battles and escapades of the entrepreneurs . . . who created the national rail system . . . engrossing" ( The New York Times).In 1869, when the final spike was driven into the transcontinental railroad, few were prepared for its seismic aftershocks. Once a hodgepodge of short, squabbling lines, America's railways soon exploded into a titanic
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An Empire of Wealth

The Epic History of American Economic Power

by John Steele Gordon ...

"Superb . . . the best one-volume economic history of the United States in a long time and, perhaps, ever." — NewsweekIn this illuminating history, John Steele Gordon tells the extraordinary story of the world's first economic superpower. He shows how the American economy became not only the world's largest, but also its most dynamic and innovative. Combining its English political inheritance with ... Read more

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"Superb . . . the best one-volume economic history of the United States in a long time and, perhaps, ever." — NewsweekIn this illuminating history, John Steele Gordon tells the extraordinary story of the world's first economic superpower. He shows how the American economy became not only the world's largest, but also its most dynamic and innovative. Combining its English political inheritance with
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