Fire and Steam - A New History of the Railways in Britain (Paperback, Main)

The opening of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. Fire and Steam celebrates the vision and determination of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a country-wide network to emerge. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the chequered history of British Rail, and the buoyant future of the train, Fire and Steam examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.

General

Imprint:	Atlantic Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	May 2008
Authors:	Christian Wolmar
Dimensions:	198 x 130 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	364
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-1-84354-630-6
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Trains & railways: general interest Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history
LSN:	1-84354-630-2
Barcode:	9781843546306

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