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Book Synopsis The Bridges of Medieval England by : David Harrison
Download or read book The Bridges of Medieval England written by David Harrison and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2004-10-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medieval bridges are startling achievements of design and engineering comparable with the great cathedrals of the period, and are also proof of the great importance of road transport in the middle ages and of the size and sophistication of the medieval economy. David Harrison rewrites their history from early Anglo-Saxon England right up to the Industrial Revolution, providing new insights into many aspects of the subject. Looking at the role of bridges in the creation of a new road system, which was significantly different from its Roman predecessor and which largely survived until the twentieth century, he examines their design. Often built in the most difficult circumstances: broad flood plains, deep tidal waters, and steep upland valleys, they withstood all but the most catastrophic floods. He also investigates the immense efforts put into their construction and upkeep, ranging from the mobilization of large work forces by the old English state to the role of resident hermits and the charitable donations which produced bridge trusts with huge incomes. The evidence presented in The Bridges of Medieval England shows that the network of bridges, which had been in place since the thirteenth century, was capable of serving the needs of the economy on the eve of the Industrial Revolution. This has profound implications for our understanding of pre-industrial society, challenging accepted accounts of the development of medieval trade and communications, and bringing to the fore the continuities from the late Anglo-Saxon period to the eighteenth century. This book is essential reading for those interested in architecture, engineering, transport, and economics, and any historian sceptical about the achievements of medieval England.
Book Synopsis The Severn crossings toll by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee
Download or read book The Severn crossings toll written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2010-12-22 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Welsh Affairs Committee considers the impact of the Severn Crossings Toll on the economy of South Wales and beyond. The Severn Crossings are seen as a vital link for the people and business located in South Wales and beyond. In the Committee's view, while the Crossings, currently managed by Severn River Crossings Plc, bring many valuable benefits including reduced journey times and improved access to customers and suppliers, there is a perception that the high cost of the toll represents a barrier to business. The Committee found that much evidence about the toll's impact is anecdotal and recommends that empirical evidence should be gathered about the economic impact of the toll on both sides of the border. The report is also critical that the inflexibility of the Severn Crossings Act does not allow the toll to be reduced without the taxpayer bearing the cost and is disappointed that it has not proved possible for the Toll to be frozen for 2011. The report concludes that the end of the concession projected for 2017, provides an opportunity to re-examine the pricing policy for the Severn Crossings. The Committee argues that once the bridge returns to public ownership and its current debt is paid off, the cost of maintenance and toll operation will be a fraction of the current monies raised by the toll charges and concludes that there is a strong case for significantly reducing the cost of the toll.
Book Synopsis Metropolitan Works by : Ralph Turvey
Download or read book Metropolitan Works written by Ralph Turvey and published by Ralph Turvey. This book was released on with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis D-C and A-C Power Transmission by : N. D. Leshukov
Download or read book D-C and A-C Power Transmission written by N. D. Leshukov and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Transport Committee Publisher :The Stationery Office ISBN 13 :0215084217 Total Pages :37 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (15 download)
Book Synopsis HC 714 - Strategic River Crossings by : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Transport Committee
Download or read book HC 714 - Strategic River Crossings written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Transport Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2015 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Committee examined a number of case studies during its inquiry including the Mersey Gateway Project, the Tyne Tunnels and proposals for new crossings in East London and the Lower Thames. The Transport Committee says a short-term approach to planning key infrastructure projects has left many estuary areas in the UK with inadequate transport capacity and poor connectivity: "A lack of cross-river capacity limits local and national economic growth so we call upon the Government to take a far more long-term approach when planning new bridges and tunnels. The Government must rectify that weakness as soon as possible. Important infrastructure projects, such as the Mersey Gateway Bridge, have the potential to generate economic growth by linking workers to jobs and consumers to retailers." The Committee welcomes proposals to build a package of new river crossings in east London and believes these developments are "long overdue."
Book Synopsis Parliamentary Papers by : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Download or read book Parliamentary Papers written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Engineering written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Surveyor and Municipal and County Engineer by :
Download or read book Surveyor and Municipal and County Engineer written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Cobbett's Parliamentary Debates by : Great Britain. Parliament
Download or read book Cobbett's Parliamentary Debates written by Great Britain. Parliament and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 1062 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Hansard's Parliamentary Debates by : Great Britain. Parliament
Download or read book Hansard's Parliamentary Debates written by Great Britain. Parliament and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bridges and Men written by Joseph Gies and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since human time first began, men have needed to cross streams and valleys, span chasms and torrents—and have found ways of getting to the other side. In this sweeping historic survey, Joseph Gies, author of Adventure Underground: The Story of the World’s Great Tunnels, recounts for our pleasure the history of bridges through the ages. From the first vines thrown across small streams to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge across the entrance to New York Harbor and to plans for possible bridges across the English Channel and the Straits of Messina, Mr. Gies interests us in the men who dreamed bridges and built them; in the terrible catastrophes of bridges that collapsed—including that across the First of Tay and “Galloping Gertie” across the Tacoma Narrows; in painters and poets and novelists who have found their inspiration in or on bridges. In large part, that is, BRIDGES AND MEN is about practical visionaries who combined the genius of engineers and architects, the talents of propagandists and business men: The Bridge Brothers, who built the world-faced Pont d’Avignon; Jean-Rodolphe Perronet, who built the Pont de la Concorde; john Rennie, the Scottish farmer boy who built New London Bridge; George and Robert Stephenson, who invented the railroad and railroad bridge; and Thomas Telford, who bridged the ocean at Menai Strait.
Book Synopsis The Surveyor & Municipal & County Engineer by :
Download or read book The Surveyor & Municipal & County Engineer written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Beyond the Burghal Hidage by : John Baker
Download or read book Beyond the Burghal Hidage written by John Baker and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the title suggests, Beyond the Burghal Hidage takes the study of Anglo-Saxon civil defence away from traditional historical and archaeological fields, and uses a groundbreaking interdisciplinary approach to examine warfare and public responses to organised violence through their impact on the landscape. By bringing together the evidence from a wide range of archaeological, onomastic and historical sources, the authors are able to reconstruct complex strategic and military landscapes, and to show how important detailed knowledge of early medieval infrastructure and communications is to our understanding of Anglo-Saxon preparedness for war, and to the situating of major defensive works within their wider strategic context. The result is a significant and far-reaching re-evaluation of the evolution of late Anglo-Saxon defensive arrangements. Winner of the 2013 Verbruggen prize, given annually by De Re Militari society for the best book on medieval military history.
Download or read book Parliamentary Debates written by and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Catalogue of the Library of the Institution of Civil Engineers ...: Pe-Z. Addenda: including the titles of works added to the library during the printing of the catalogue, and those omitted from the general body of the work. Appendix: being a catalogue of the horological library bequeathed to the institution by B.L. Vulliamy by : Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain). Library
Download or read book Catalogue of the Library of the Institution of Civil Engineers ...: Pe-Z. Addenda: including the titles of works added to the library during the printing of the catalogue, and those omitted from the general body of the work. Appendix: being a catalogue of the horological library bequeathed to the institution by B.L. Vulliamy written by Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain). Library and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Catalogue of the Library of the Institution of Civil Engineers ... by : Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain). Library
Download or read book Catalogue of the Library of the Institution of Civil Engineers ... written by Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain). Library and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Historical Works of Hilaire Belloc by : Hilaire Belloc
Download or read book The Historical Works of Hilaire Belloc written by Hilaire Belloc and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 2133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Historical Works of Hilaire Belloc delves into the complex and often overlooked historical narratives penned by the acclaimed author. Belloc's literary style is characterized by vivid storytelling, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the historical events he explores. Through his works, Belloc provides readers with a nuanced look at various historical periods, offering insightful commentary and analysis. This collection showcases Belloc's ability to bring history to life and engage readers in a thoughtful and thought-provoking manner. Belloc's historical works not only serve as a valuable resource for those interested in history but also as a testament to his profound knowledge and expertise in the subject. Drawing on his own experiences and extensive research, Belloc's writings offer a unique perspective that is both informative and engaging. The Historical Works of Hilaire Belloc is a must-read for anyone looking to expand their historical knowledge and explore the past through the eyes of a master storyteller.
