Burton, Anthony
Railway Empire: How the British Gave Railways to the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473843691
- author:
- Burton, Anthony
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Transport
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.2 centimetres (0.93 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The British were at the forefront of railway development for the first fifty years of the nineteenth century. This book tells the story of how the British gave railways to the world, extending their influence beyond their empire to other countries. The construction and management of railways in Africa, South America, Australasia, and Asia, as well as in India, Malaya, Burma, China, and Japan, played a significant role in Britain's position as a leader in this form of transport. The book explores the political, economic, and technical aspects of this development, examining the factors that made Britain a country at the forefront of railway development. By understanding this period in history, readers can gain insight into the complex relationships between technology, trade, and power. With 264 pages of in-depth analysis, Railway Empire provides a comprehensive look at the British role in the global expansion of railways.
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