The Victorian Railway
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (640 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 050025110X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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.. The railway was the creation of the Victorian age
An encyclopedic treatment of Victorian railroads MarkK 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 t. Barbara D. Zambrana said Good Information. 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