Fire and Steam

A New History of the Railways in Britain

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Railroads, History, British
Cover of the book Fire and Steam by Christian Wolmar, Atlantic Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Christian Wolmar ISBN: 9781848872615
Publisher: Atlantic Books Publication: May 1, 2008
Imprint: Atlantic Books Language: English
Author: Christian Wolmar
ISBN: 9781848872615
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication: May 1, 2008
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Language: English

Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history. 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. The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry, as well many of the facets of modern life, from fish and chips to professional football. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the checkered 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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history. 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. The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry, as well many of the facets of modern life, from fish and chips to professional football. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the checkered 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.

More books from Atlantic Books

Cover of the book Your Soul's Plan eChapters - Chapter 5: Drug Addiction and Alcoholism by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book The Electric Jesus by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Sacred Instructions by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Seed Sovereignty, Food Security by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Your Soul's Plan eChapters - Chapter 2: Physical Illness by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Macrobiotics for Life by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book The Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Dude, Where's My Black Studies Department? by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Jump Girl by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Ideokinesis by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book The Endless Web by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book Capoeira by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book A Fabulous Liar by Christian Wolmar
Cover of the book The Druid of Harley Street by Christian Wolmar
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy