Coal, Iron And War: A Study In Industrialism, Past And Future is a book written by Edwin Clarence Eckel and published in 1920. The book is a historical analysis of the relationship between industrialization, specifically the coal and iron industries, and warfare. The author examines the role of coal and iron in the industrial revolution and how they were used to build the modern military machine. He also discusses the impact of industrialization on society, including the working conditions of laborers and the growth of cities. The book concludes with a discussion of the future of industrialism and its potential impact on warfare. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of industrialization and its impact on society and warfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.