Description
Summary: | "Extensive landmark study of Mexico's most important railroad line from its inception to its takeover by the Mexican government. Includes massive statistical studies of the railroad's effect on agricultural and mineral production. Concludes that the railroad could modernize Mexico only to the extent that the rest of society permitted"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
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Item Description: | Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral) under title: El Ferrocarril Central Mexicano, 1880-1907. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource: illustrations |
ISBN: | 9786076286258 |
Access: | Open Access |