Wells, Matthew
George Hudson: The Railway King: A New Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399057462
- author:
- Wells, Matthew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen and Sword Transport
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.5 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
George Hudson: The Railway King A New Biography by Matthew Wells is a fresh look at the life of one of Britain's most infamous railway entrepreneurs. From his humble beginnings as a farmer's boy to becoming Lord Mayor of York and MP for Sunderland, Hudson's extraordinary journey is revealed in this new biography. Hudson's rise to success was marked by controversy, including allegations of unethical business practices that led to his downfall. This book examines the evidence surrounding Hudson's life, including what was said about him during his lifetime and his own account of his actions. With a 20-year court battle still fresh in the public imagination, does Hudson deserve all the vitriol that surrounds his name? Matthew Wells' biography offers a nuanced exploration of Hudson's life, separating fact from fiction to provide a balanced understanding of this complex figure.
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