Road
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This book is a comprehensive history of the English road system, from its origins in the Roman era to the challenges it faces in the modern day. The author, Hilaire Belloc, was a noted historian and essayist, and his book is full of insights into the development of the road system and its impact on English society. Belloc argues that the road system is a vital part of English life, and that it has played a key role in the development of the country's economy, culture, and politics.Book Details
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Hilaire Belloc
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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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