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The Motoring Age : The Automobile and Britain 1896-1939

by Peter Thorold
₱440.55 ₱242.55 45% off
The Motoring Age : The Automobile and Britain 1896-1939 - Thryft
The Motoring Age : The Automobile and Britain 1896-1939 - Thryft

Evolution of British society through automobiles.

If you're interested in how cars redefined the landscape of Britain, this might just be your next favorite read. Peter Thorold takes you on a journey through a transformative period, where the automobile went from novelty to necessity, painting a picture of social change that's not just informative, but captivating in its detail. It's a nostalgic ride through history that will appeal to car aficionados and history buffs alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Motoring Age : The Automobile and Britain 1896-1939

by Peter Thorold
₱440.55 ₱242.55 45% off
ISBN: 9781861973832
Authors: Peter Thorold
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Sociology, History
Related Topics: History, European History, Social Issues, World History, World War II
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 7 readers)

Description

In the 40 odd years between 1896—the year the Locomotives on Highways Act came into effect—and the Second World War, Britain was changed forever by the automobile. This rich, evocative, and entertaining book charts that fascinating chapter of social history.
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Evolution of British society through automobiles.

If you're interested in how cars redefined the landscape of Britain, this might just be your next favorite read. Peter Thorold takes you on a journey through a transformative period, where the automobile went from novelty to necessity, painting a picture of social change that's not just informative, but captivating in its detail. It's a nostalgic ride through history that will appeal to car aficionados and history buffs alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.