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A Century of Motoring

By: Jon Pressnell

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The lot of the motorist has changed greatly over the last hundred years. In the early twentieth century, only the most wealthy could afford a motor car and there were very few rules and regulations. Now most British people own a car and are protected by air bags and crumple zones, but also hemmed in by parking regulations, traffic jams and speed restrictions. In this richly illustrated history of the past hundred years of motoring, expert Jon Pressnell explores the main developments, such as the introduction and refinement of the driving test; the improvement of roads and the impact of the motorway; and how affordable cars such as the Mini have helped democratise driving. The evolution of the car itself is also explored, from the coachbuilt custom-made cars of the 1910s, through to the more attainable mass-produced models of the inter-war years, and finally to today's complex and sometimes hybrid-powered vehicles.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1784420751

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9781784420758

Art, Enterprise, and Ethics

The Life and Works of William Morris

By: Charles Harvey,Jon Press

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Art, Enterprise, and Ethics

The Life and Works of William Morris

By: Charles Harvey,Jon Press

The life and works of William Morris continue to excite the imaginations of fresh generations of scholars working in many traditions, from the history of art and design to literary criticism and the history of socialism and socialist thought. This book concentrates on Morris's social and political acheivements as well as his artistic talents.

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Taylor & Francis US

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0714642584

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9780714642581

Art, Enterprise and Ethics: Essays on the Life and Work of William Morris

The Life and Works of William Morris

By: Charles Harvey,Professor Jon Press,Jon Press

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Art, Enterprise and Ethics: Essays on the Life and Work of William Morris

The Life and Works of William Morris

By: Charles Harvey,Professor Jon Press,Jon Press

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Routledge

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135157549X

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The first industrial region

By: Jon Stobart

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The first industrial region

By: Jon Stobart

Britain's industrial revolution is popularly seen as a watershed in the transition to a modern industrial society. This book involves five closely related objectives. The first is to explore the importance of early eighteenth-century processes of regional formation and spatial integration and set these alongside later developments in regionalisation established by Hudson and others. The second objective is to offer an integrated analysis that seeks to link the detailed empirical evidence of local and regional development with broader theoretical, historical and geographical concepts and debates. Third is the integration of social and spatial divisions of labour was central to regional formation and economic development during this period. The fourth objective is to explore thoroughly the relationship between specialisation and integration in a variety of key sectors and in the regional economy as a whole. The final objective is to provide a rounded picture of development in north-west England where industrial, trading, servicing and commercial leisure activities are treated as part of an holistic regional economy. With a range of theoretical perspectives on regional economic development, the book focuses on textile industries as an example of advanced organic and proto-industrial development. The differentiated nature of Britain's industrial regions is reflected in the development of an increasingly sophisticated mineral-based energy economy parallel to this organic textiles economy. The service industries and interstitial secondary centres are discussed. Specialisation and integration were mutually formative processes that shaped regional development in the early eighteenth century and throughout the industrial revolution.

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Manchester University Press

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1847794688

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9781847794680

William Morris

Design and Enterprise in Victorian Britain

By: Charles Harvey,Jon Press

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William Morris

Design and Enterprise in Victorian Britain

By: Charles Harvey,Jon Press

The many achievements of William Morris are described in this volume, which explores his multifaceted career as a political writer and activist, an artist and designer, a man of letters, and a successful businessman.

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Manchester University Press

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0719024196

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9780719024191

A Century of Motoring

By: Jon Pressnell

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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Morris Minor

Exploring the Legend

By: Jon Pressnell

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Morris Minor

Exploring the Legend

By: Jon Pressnell

The Morris Minor celebrates its 50th anniversary in 1998. Here, Jon Pressnell provides an illustrated compendium of information on this evergreen car. The book is a mixture of historical, technical and hobby topics. It provides first-hand insights about the work of engineer Alec Issigonis, and Jack Daniels - his right-hand man on the minor. Areas covered include: the Wolseley Eight engine choice over the flat-four engine; the minor's replacement; the minor in the US, the alta-head Minor, oddball models, the hydrolastic Minor, and twin-cam Minors; Minor scale models; anecdotes about famous owners such as Sterling Moss, Bryan Ferry and Lord Linley; and sketches of the future and the rationale behind these.

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Haynes Publications

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1859604293

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9781859604298

A-Z of Cars, 1945-1970

By: Michael Sedgwick,Mark Gillies,Jon Pressnell

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A-Z of Cars, 1945-1970

By: Michael Sedgwick,Mark Gillies,Jon Pressnell

A-Z of Cars 1945-1970By Michael Sedgwick & Mark Giles.The encyclopedic collection of cars from around the world featuring hundreds of photographs and informative descriptions with specifications, brief histories, and more. American, British, Japanese andEuropean cars are all included in this excellent reference with a decidedly British flavor. These w ere the cars sold on the Isles in years past, a fascinating cross-section of world production that features some of the worlds finest and best-known models. Sftbd., 7 1/2"x 10 1/2".232 pgs., 1,035+ b&w ill.

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Motorbooks International

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1870979397

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9781870979399

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