Fire & Steam: How the Railways Transformed Britain

Wolmar, Christian

ISBN 10: 1843546302 / ISBN 13: 9781843546306

Published by Atlantic Books, Uk, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fire & Steam: How the Railways Transformed Britain
• Publisher: Atlantic Books, Uk
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843546302
• ISBN 13: 9781843546306
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st paperback Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster. He is the author of The Subterranean Railway (Atlantic Books). He writes regularly for the Independent and Evening Standard, and frequently appears on TV and radio on current affairs and news programmes. Fire and Steam: A New History of the Railways in Britain was published by Atlantic Books in 2007.