| Descript |
xxv, 373 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 20 cm |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Contents |
The first railways -- Europe makes a start -- The British influence -- The American way -- Joining up Europe -- Crossing America-- -- --and other continents -- The invasion of the railway -- The railway revolution -- Getting better all the time -- Changing trains -- Decline but not fall -- Railway Renaissance |
| Subject |
Railroads -- History
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Railroads -- Social aspects -- History
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Railroads -- Economic aspects -- History
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Social change -- History
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| Alt Title |
Blood, iron, and gold |
| ISBN |
9781848871717 |
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