Synopsis
Of all the products of the Industrial Revolution, none left its mark on the landscape of Britain, or changed the lives of the British people, more than the railway. The encyclopedic Oxford Companion to British Railway History reveals, for the first time, the full story of this remarkable achievement: the inspired pioneers, the unprecedented feats of engineering, the romance, and the reality. From the primitive wagonways of the seventeenth century, through the eras of horse, steam, diesel, and electric traction, it explores the railway's unique place in our history, and the reasons for its extraordinary and enduring hold on our collective imagination.
Unrivalled authority
Over 600 entries by 88 distinguished contributors chart the progress of rail travel from 1603 to the late twentieth century.
Comprehensive coverage
Covers not only the technical and historical development of the railway, but its social, economic, political, and artistic aspects.
Illustrated throughout
Maps, diagrams, tables, and illustrations bring the text to life and demystify technical concepts.
People, places, and politics
Covers the key figures who influenced the development of the railways, the towns that were changed forever, and the policies that brought about the network's rise and fall.
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About the Author
Jack Simmons, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Leicester, is the leading authority on British railway history and has published widely on the subject. Gordon Biddle is vice-president of the Railway and Canal Historical Society.
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