Fire and Steam: How the Railways Transformed Britain
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The opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. This work celebrates the vision and determination of the Victorian pioneers who developed this transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a countrywide network to emerge.
Author: Christian Wolmar
Format: Paperback, 384 pages, 130mm x 200mm
Published: 2008, Atlantic Books, United Kingdom
Genre: Trains & Railways: General Interest
Description
The opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. This work celebrates the vision and determination of the Victorian pioneers who developed this transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a countrywide network to emerge.
Fire and Steam: How the Railways Transformed Britain