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Japan's Economic Success Following Her World War Ii Defeat, Karen E. Davidock Apr 1973

Japan's Economic Success Following Her World War Ii Defeat, Karen E. Davidock

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 78 page senior thesis examines the rate of Japan's economic growth since World War II.


Railroads And Urban Rivalries In Antebellum Eastern Virginia, Peter C. Stewart Jan 1973

Railroads And Urban Rivalries In Antebellum Eastern Virginia, Peter C. Stewart

History Faculty Publications

Railroad construction provided a focus for the acceleration of economic rivalry between Richmond, Petersburg, and Norfolk from the 1830's through the 1850's. Richmond's place as a political center provided legislative leverage and attracted able promoters and sufficient capital. Richmond outdistanced its rivals handily, with Petersburg gaining little more than Norfolk. The rivalry left an enduring legacy. Based on railroad archives, manuscripts, and newspapers; 60 notes.


Shipping In Yorktown, Virginia, 1740-1744, June Meredith Costin Jan 1973

Shipping In Yorktown, Virginia, 1740-1744, June Meredith Costin

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.


Child Labor And Virginia Politics In The Progressive Era, Mary Randolph Nichols Jan 1973

Child Labor And Virginia Politics In The Progressive Era, Mary Randolph Nichols

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.