Road

Road

by Hilaire Belloc

This book examines the history of the English road system, from its origins in the Roman era to the challenges it faces in the modern day. The author discusses the various periods of decline and renewal that the road system has undergone, and argues that we are currently on the cusp of a sixth major change. He explores the theoretical and historical underpinnings of the road, and offers suggestions for how we can improve the road system in the future.

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Hilaire Belloc

France, Britain

Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a British-French writer and historian and one of the most prolific writers in England during the early twentieth century. Belloc was also an orator, poet,...

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