The railway age

by Michael Robbins

Overview

Covers the history and development of the railways and the transforming effect which they had on the world. A lively and readable account, peppered with fascinating facts. Written by an authoritative and important figure in the world of railways.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781901341096
Publisher:	Manchester University Press
Publication date:	06/18/1998
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Michael Robbins worked for London Transport from 1939 to 1980, latterly as Board Member and Managing Director (Railways). He is a past president of the Chartered Institute of Transport

Editorial Reviews

This is a thoughtful, inquiring book, full of historical imagination. "Times Literary Supplement"

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