In the second half of the nineteenth century, British firms and engineers built, laid, and ran a vast global network of submarine telegraph cables. For the first time, cities around the world were put into almost instantaneous contact, with profound effects on commerce, internat…
In the second half of the nineteenth century, British firms and engineers built, laid, and ran a vast global network of submarine telegraph cables. For the first time, cities around the world were put into almost instantaneous contact, with profound effects on commerce, internat…
This dissertation examines the impact of the introduction of the telegraph upon Iran between 1858 and, 1909. Beginning with an analysis behind the decisions by both the Iranian and British governments to build telegraphs in the country, the study continues to trace the growth of…