Calling The World: The First 100 Years Of Alcatel Australia 1893-1993
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed corporate and technological history, this centenary volume chronicles the first hundred years of Alcatel Australia's remarkable journey from its origins in 1893 through to 1993, tracing the company's pivotal role in shaping Australia's telecommunications landscape. James Murray presents a sweeping narrative that illustrates how a single enterprise grew in lockstep with the nation's hunger for connection, documenting the engineers, executives, and innovations that drove the expansion of telephone and cable networks across a vast continent. Written with authority and a clear appreciation for industrial heritage, the account situates Alcatel Australia within the broader global story of telecommunications, detailing the technological milestones and commercial challenges that defined each era. The result is an indispensable record for anyone interested in Australian business history, the evolution of communications technology, or the enduring legacy of one of the industry's most influential players.
Author: James Murray
Format: Hardback
Published: 1995, Focus Publishing
Genre: Business & economics
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed corporate and technological history, this centenary volume chronicles the first hundred years of Alcatel Australia's remarkable journey from its origins in 1893 through to 1993, tracing the company's pivotal role in shaping Australia's telecommunications landscape. James Murray presents a sweeping narrative that illustrates how a single enterprise grew in lockstep with the nation's hunger for connection, documenting the engineers, executives, and innovations that drove the expansion of telephone and cable networks across a vast continent. Written with authority and a clear appreciation for industrial heritage, the account situates Alcatel Australia within the broader global story of telecommunications, detailing the technological milestones and commercial challenges that defined each era. The result is an indispensable record for anyone interested in Australian business history, the evolution of communications technology, or the enduring legacy of one of the industry's most influential players.