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I am looking for references on the historical development of
communications networks.  For example, a history of the phone system, a
history of the telegraph, a history of the railways, a history of the
road systems.  I would particularly appreciate leads to articles on the
(very recent) history of computer networks.

I understand that these are vast topics, but I'm not looking to become a
scholar in any of these areas.  What I want are interesting, high-level
surveys, particularly ones that place the developments of these networks
in a larger historical context, or that present the history in an
analytical context (for example, an economic analysis).  Please reply by
mail, I will post a summary to the net if there is interest.

William Gardner