{"product_id":"2026200013167-secondhand-illustrated-history-of-trains","title":"Illustrated History Of Trains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the thunderous birth of the steam locomotive to the sleek express trains of the modern era, Illustrated History of Trains presents a sweeping visual and narrative chronicle of one of humanity's most transformative inventions. O.S. Nock, one of Britain's most celebrated railway historians and engineers, guides the reader through centuries of railway development, tracing the mechanical ingenuity, industrial ambition, and sheer daring that propelled the age of rail across continents and cultures.\n\nRich with authoritative detail and accompanied by a wealth of striking imagery, this volume stands as an essential reference for enthusiasts and historians alike. Nock's precise, knowledgeable prose illuminates the social, economic, and technological forces that shaped the railways, arguing compellingly that the story of the train is, in no small part, the story of the modern world itself. Whether you are a seasoned railway aficionado or a curious newcomer, this landmark work will leave you with a profound new appreciation for the iron road that changed everything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210227753179,"sku":"2026200013167-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e8b386c8-4315-4655-92b1-d24a9e4f200b.png?v=1788267565","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200013167-secondhand-illustrated-history-of-trains","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}