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The Iron Road: The Illustrated History of Railways

Door Christian Wolmar

Categorie
Algemeen Geschiedenis
Boeknummer
#411875-YB17
Titel
The Iron Road: The Illustrated History of Railways
Auteur
Wolmar, Christian
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
London : Dorling Kindersley
Jaar van uitgave
2014
ISBN10
1409347990
ISBN13
9781409347996
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original pictorial boards, dust jacket, numerous illustrations mostly in colour, 8vo.
Samenvatting
A fascinating journey through the history of railways From the early steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, The Iron Road tells the hidden stories of railway history- the inspired engineering, blood, sweat and tears that went into the construction of the railways. Uncover the compelling tales of bold vision, invention and error, and social change behind the history of trains and railways, with famous railways such as the Transsiberian fully explored. Learn how the great railway pioneers such as George Stephenson produced the ideas and feats of engineering that created the railways and changed the world. Each exciting moment of railway history is captured, contextualised and enhanced by superb illustrations. Trains and railways of the past like the romantic Orient Express ar... (Lees verder)e brought to life through amazing eyewitness accounts, allowing you to see the railways through the eyes of people who were there at the time. Written by Christian Wolmar, an award-winning writer and broadcaster, The Iron Road is an exciting trip through the history of trains for any railway enthusiast.
Pagina's
400
Conditie
Goed — Slight tears in dust jacket; bottom of pictorial boards damaged.
Prijs
€ 15,00

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