Christian Wolmar

Christian Wolmar describes the vision and determination of the pioneers who developed railways that would one day span continents, as well as the labour of the navvies who built this global network.

The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry. From the early days of steam to electrification, this book examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.