Fire & steam

a new history of the railways in Britain

482 pages

English language

Published Jan. 16, 2008 by ISIS.

ISBN:
978-0-7531-5684-1
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OCLC Number:
435621995

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Describes how railway changed the face of British industry and stimulated development of many facets of modern life, from fish & chips to seaside holidays. This title celebrates the vision and determination of Victorian industrialists who developed this transport system and workers who cut through the land to enable a country-wide network to emerge.

4 editions

Subjects

  • Railroads
  • History

Places

  • Great Britain