Download or read book Las Vegas written by Eugene P. Moehring and published by . This book was released on 2005-03-16 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an account of the growth of Las Vegas, the impact of politics and war, and the struggle to establish a diverse economy. Aspects of city building, creation of infrastructure and transportation, the struggle to obtain a reliable source of water, and the function of cultural, educational and religious institutions are all given consideration.