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The formative years of the telegraph union /

This volume brings together the results of fresh research into the formative years of the International Telegraph Union (TU), in the period 1849-1875. Its internationalist approach is based on the careful scrutiny of a wealth of primary sources - conference minutes, correspondence, and parliamentary...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Fari, Simone (Autor)
Otros Autores: Kennan, Patricia Ann (Traductor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This volume brings together the results of fresh research into the formative years of the International Telegraph Union (TU), in the period 1849-1875. Its internationalist approach is based on the careful scrutiny of a wealth of primary sources - conference minutes, correspondence, and parliamentary bills, among others - and calls for a fresh appraisal of the mechanics of the TU itself, as well as the moves and manoeuvres caused by constant diplomatic pressure. The methodology used here is multidisciplinary, representative of the contributors, who come from various scientific approaches and po.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (199 pages)
ISBN:9781443883375
1443883379