Iron Shipbuilding on the Thames, 1832–1915: An Economic and Business History

Author:   A.J. Arnold
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781138728189


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   02 November 2017
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   A.J. Arnold
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781138728189


ISBN 10:   1138728187
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   02 November 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Contents: Introduction; Iron shipbuilding comes to rural London, 1832-46; Vertical integration, 1847-53; The Crimean War and the first crisis, 1854-59; Trade boom and the effects of ’shady finance’, 1860-67; The long slump, 1868-88; An excessive dependence on the state, 1889-1915; Conclusions; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

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'...the first comprehensive study of this episode in London's industrial history...Arnold adds to our knowledge both of the history of shipbuilding and of London industry, providing new data and new insights into the history of the main firms.' Business History '... by 1915 there were no significant shipbuilding firms left on the river. A re-assessment of this dramatic decline was long overdue. Arnold's important new book takes up the task, examining business strategies, industrial and economic issues.' The Northern Mariner 'Arnold's work constitutes a significant addition to our understanding of Britain iron shipbuilding industry during its heyday... A. J. Arnold addresses a difficult and long-standing pair of problems in this volume... deserves great credit for eschewing the obvious and tackling the difficult... Arnold has both enlightened us and given us pause for thought... an impressive book... The research is thorough... In terms of the research, Arnold charts new waters... Iron Shipbuilding on the Thames should be the new starting point for understanding this London industry... an important contribution to the history of British iron shipbuilding... it will justifiably become the standard text on the London industry... shipbuilding historians owe a debt of gratitude to A.J. Arnold.' International Journal of Maritime History '... a welcome addition to a poorly documented and under-researched subject.' Journal for Maritime Research


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