Canals in a Changing Britain: Construction, Culture, and Environment, 1760-1968
Author:   Jules P. Gehrke
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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Pages:   314
Publication Date:   15 December 2024
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Canals in a Changing Britain: Construction, Culture, and Environment, 1760-1968


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Author:   Jules P. Gehrke
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Lexington Books
Weight:   0.572kg
ISBN:  

9781793652331


ISBN 10:   1793652333
Pages:   314
Publication Date:   15 December 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Re-making the Landscape: Canals in the Late Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries Chapter 2: An Independent Spirit: Life Afloat in the Nineteenth Century Chapter 3: An Era of Decline: The Debate Over Canals in the Early Twentieth Century, 1906-1945 Chapter 4: An Independent Spirit Reclaimed?: The Cressy and the Re-imagining of Canals Before 1951 Chapter 5: Revival and Regeneration: Canals and a Transforming Britain, 1951-1968 Conclusion Bibliography About the Author

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Jules Gehrke has written an interesting and original study, using copious original research. Working towards themes in environmental history, his study should serve to inspire further work in the development of new interpretations and follow-up research. -- Joseph Boughey, author of British Canals: The Standard History “Compelling study of the industrial and environmental impact of canals and their subsequent renewal and cultural transformation within British society. Essential reading for students, academics and those interested in the life of the canal in a changing Britain.” -- Carl Kenneally, National Waterways Archive, Canal & River Trust


"""Jules Gerkhe has written an interesting and original study, using copious original researches. Working towards themes in environmental history, his study should serve to inspire further work in the development of new interpretations and follow-up research."" -- Joseph Boughey, author of British Canals: The Standard History “Compelling study of the industrial and environmental impact of canals and their subsequent renewal and cultural transformation within British society. Essential reading for students, academics and those interested in the life of the canal in a changing Britain.” -- Carl Kenneally, National Waterways Archive, Canal & River Trust"


Author Information

Jules P. Gehrke is professor in the Department of History at Saginaw Valley State University.

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