The Technical Development of Roads in Britain

Graham West

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Routledge
13 December 2021

History of engineering & technology; Highway & traffic engineering

Series: Routledge Revivals

This title was first published in 2003. The history of roads in Great Britain has not been one of steady development, but rather, one that has waxed and waned in response to social, military and economic needs, and also as to whether there have been alternative methods of transport available. Paralleling this, the technical aspects of road construction - with the one great exception of Roman roads - can be seen as a fitful progression of improvement followed by neglect as the roadmaker has responded, albeit tardily on occasion, to the needs of the road user. This text describes the technical development of British roads in relation to the needs of the time, and thereby touches upon its relation to the history of the country more generally.

By: Graham West
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138743212
ISBN 10: 1138743216
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 13 December 2021
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction. 2. Prehistoric Trackways. 3. Roman Roads. 4. The Years of Neglect. 5. Scotland's Military Roads. 6. Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Roads. 7. The Coming of the Motor Car. 8. Motorways. 9. Conclusion.

Graham West