| Author |
Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
| Title |
The Road
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Road" by Hilaire Belloc is an analytical discourse on the history and theory of roads, written in the early 20th century. The book examines the development of road systems, particularly focusing on the English roads and their significance in shaping society, trade, and urbanization throughout history. Belloc discusses various factors that influence road construction, including geographical obstacles, political influences, and the evolving needs of civilization. The opening portion of the work sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the fundamental role roads play in human society. Belloc introduces his argument by stressing the importance of understanding road systems from their origin, indicating that the facilitation of movement is central to their existence. He outlines the prerequisites for effective road design, emphasizing the balance between natural obstacles like marshes and hills and the necessity for conscious planning over mere trial and error. As he lays the groundwork for further analysis, he hints at the profound implications that an efficient road system has on commerce, military strategy, and societal development—an issue that remains highly relevant to modern transport and infrastructure discussions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TE: Technology: Highway engineering, Roads and pavements
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| Subject |
Roads
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| Subject |
Roads -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65304 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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