A Nation of Steel
| Author | : Thomas J. Misa |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 404 |
| Release | : 1998-09-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801860520 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801860522 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (522 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Nation of Steel by : Thomas J. Misa
Download or read book A Nation of Steel written by Thomas J. Misa and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1998-09-04 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the age of railroads through the building of the first battleships, from the first skyscrapers to the dawning of the age of the automobile, steelmakers proved central to American industry, building, and transportation. In A Nation of Steel Thomas Misa explores the complex interactions between steelmaking and the rise of the industries that have characterized modern America. A Nation of Steel offers a detailed and fascinating look at an industry that has had a profound impact on American life.