Engineering Expansion
| Author | : William D. Adler |
| Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2021-11-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780812253481 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0812253485 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (485 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Engineering Expansion by : William D. Adler
Download or read book Engineering Expansion written by William D. Adler and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineering Expansion examines the U.S. Army's role in economic development from 1787 to 1860. The book shows how the Army shaped the American economy by expanding the nation's borders; maintaining the rule of law; building roads, bridges, and railroads; and creating manufacturing innovations that spread throughout the private sector.