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The book explores the transformative impact of steamships on the nineteenth-century relationship between Britain and the United States. These vessels not only revolutionized transatlantic travel and commerce but also played a crucial role in reconciling historical tensions between the two nations. Additionally, they facilitated the migration of millions, significantly shaping the demographic and cultural landscape of the United States. Through this lens, the narrative highlights the engineering marvels and societal changes brought about by these oceanic giants.
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Transatlantic, Stephen Fox
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Transatlantic
- Subtitle
- Samuel Cunard, Isambard Brunel, and the Great Atlantic Steamships
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Fox
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 493
- ISBN13
- 9780060955496
- Description
- The book explores the transformative impact of steamships on the nineteenth-century relationship between Britain and the United States. These vessels not only revolutionized transatlantic travel and commerce but also played a crucial role in reconciling historical tensions between the two nations. Additionally, they facilitated the migration of millions, significantly shaping the demographic and cultural landscape of the United States. Through this lens, the narrative highlights the engineering marvels and societal changes brought about by these oceanic giants.