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Fire and Steam: A New History of the Railways in Britain

Fire and Steam: A New History of the Railways in Britain

Christian Wolmar

Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history: 'Christian Wolmar brings the era of railway mania alive: both the imagination and the daring that made it possible.' David Dimbleby
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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.

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Title - Fire and Steam: A New History of the Railways in Britain

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Author - Christian Wolmar

ISBN 13 - 9781843546306

Imprint - Atlantic Books

Publisher - Atlantic Books

Date Published - 01/05/2008

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 130 x 198 x 30mm

Weight - 390 g

Languages - English