Wolmar, Christian
Railways and The Raj
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782397670
- author:
- Wolmar, Christian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- , History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Railways & the Raj: How the Age of Steam Transformed India by Christian Wolmar explores the complex history of India's railways. Completed in 1853, the first line marked the beginning of a vast network that spanned over 41,000 miles by 1929. The construction of this railway system was driven by British economic and military interests, rather than a desire to modernize India for its people. Despite being built with colonial ambitions in mind, the railways had a profound impact on Indian society. They enabled the population to travel easily for the first time, but also contributed to growing resentment among Indians over conditions faced while traveling by train and limited access to better-paid railway jobs. The Indian Railways network remains one of the largest in the world, serving over 25 million passengers daily. This expertly told history examines the chequered role India's railways have played in shaping its modern state.
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