The Colonial Iron Horse: Railroads and Regional Development in the Philippines, 1875-1935 by Arturo G. Corpuz
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Colonial Iron Horse Identifies and discusses urban and regional development factors in late 19th to early 20th century Philippines by looking at transportation in general and railroads in Particular. It begins with an overview of early patterns of production and settlement organization, and relates these to developments in colonial markets, trade and transportation. It tells stories of how railroads were planned, built and operated, how they influenced and in turn were affected by the growth of urban centers and regions, an dhow various technological improvements, cultural and economic practices, and political events – from the introduction of automobiles to political conflicts in other parts of the world – figures in these developments. These topics provide glimpses of an era when railroads were active agents of change, describing where and why railroads were built and how these were involved in stamping out in shifting relief the social and economic geography of Luzon.
Publisher : University of the Philippines Press
Publication date : January 1, 1999
Language : English
Print length : 262 pages
ISBN-10 : 9715422209
ISBN-13 : 978-9715422208
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
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