1st Edition
Electrifying Europe The power of Europe in the construction of electricity networks
By Vincent Lagendijk
Copyright 2009
246 Pages
by
Routledge
246 Pages
by
Routledge
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Nowadays most consumers are aware of the European dimensions of their electricity supply. But what ideas lie behind this European network? In constructing electricity networks, “Europe” performed a Janus-faced function. On the one hand, a European network would bolster economic growth and peace. On the other, economic growth through electrification would increase military potential.By combining a... Read more
Chapter 1 Introduction In search of European roots Chapter 2“Opening the doors to a revolution” Chapter 3 Planning a European network, 1927-34 Chapter 4 (Re)Constructing regions, 1934-51 Chapter 5 Securing European cooperation, 1951-2001 Chapter 6 Conclusion From cooperation to competition, Sources and bibliography, Summary.
Biography
Vincent Lagendijk
