From the first steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, ‘The Rise of the Railway’ tells the hidden stories of railway history – the inspired engineering, technical ingenuity, and sheer determination that forged the world’s railways. Award-winning writer and broadcaster Christian Wolmar reveals how the railways were built not just on bold vision and technical expertise, but also on wild gambles and trial and error – and how the new era of trains brought about sweeping changes in the lives of people around the world. This book details the lives and work of railway pioneers such as George Stephenson and John Stevens, and it explores and maps famous railways such as the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Orient Express. Key technological innovations are explained with in-depth illustrations, while photographs and paintings bring railway history to life on the page.
The Rise of the Railway
HistoryAuthor Christian Wolmar Published by Dorling Kindersley Limited ISBN 9780241745113 EAN 9780241745113 Bic Code WGF|NHTB|TBX Cover Hardback
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