The Victorian Railway
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (658 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 050025110X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An encyclopedic treatment of Victorian railroads Jack Simmons book is nothing less than an encyclopedia of Victorian railroad history presented as a narrative. Using a thematic rather than chronological format, he addresses practically every aspect of the topic, from the machinery and use of railways to their representation in literature and their management of public relations. Within them he provides a clear overview of the people, places, and technologies that created and directed the development of Britain's railroad network.The author of over a half-dozen more specialized books on railroad history, Simmons brings an impressive brea. Good Information Barbara D. Zambrana I received my copy of Victorian Railway , in good time and condition and I got it for a good price. This is a reliable seller - Thank You
The railway was the creation of the Victorian age. This book examines every aspect of the railway in Victorian times, from the origins and initial construction to the spreading impact on the nation, and from engineers and financiers to the affect on leisure and the environment. This text should contribute to an understanding of British history and the nature of Britain today.. It transformed the whole social and intellectual fabric of Britain, affected Victorian thought and language, figured in the literature of the age, inspired artists, changed communications and expanded horizons