The Coming Of The Railway
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The Coming Of The Railway
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Author : David Gwyn
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2023-05-23
The Coming Of The Railway written by David Gwyn and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-23 with Transportation categories.
The first global history of the epic early days of the iron railway Railways, in simple wooden or stone form, have existed since prehistory. But from the 1750s onward the introduction of iron rails led to a dramatic technological evolution—one that would truly change the world. In this rich new history, David Gwyn tells the neglected story of the early iron railway from a global perspective. Driven by a combination of ruthless enterprise, brilliant experimenters, and international cooperation, railway construction began to expand across the world with astonishing rapidity. From Britain to Australia, Russia to America, railways would bind together cities, nations, and entire continents. Rail was a tool of industry and empire as well as, eventually, passenger transport, and developments in technology occurred at breakneck speed—even if the first locomotive in America could muster only 6 mph. The Coming of the Railway explores these fascinating developments, documenting the early railway’s outsize social, political, and economic impact—carving out the shape of the global economy as we know it today.
Ashford
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Author : Gordon Turner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-12-01
Ashford written by Gordon Turner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12-01 with Railroads categories.
When Paddy Worked On The Railway
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Author : LIAM. O'MEARA
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
When Paddy Worked On The Railway written by LIAM. O'MEARA and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Ringing Grooves Of Change
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Author : Andrew Swift
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-04-01
Ringing Grooves Of Change written by Andrew Swift and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-01 with Great Western Railway categories.
Ironing The Land
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Author : Kevin O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: Gill
Release Date : 1999
Ironing The Land written by Kevin O'Connor and has been published by Gill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Business & Economics categories.
This work tells the story of the railway age in Ireland. In the early 19th century, railway mania struck Ireland and the country was transformed. The railways announced the end of agricultural life as it had been lived for centuries, facilitating the movement of population from the countryside.
Railways
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Author : Christian Wolmar
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-12-12
Railways written by Christian Wolmar and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-12 with Transportation categories.
From Britain's most popular railway historian, a concise, authoritative and fast-paced telling of how the railways changed the world. The arrival of the railways in the first half of the nineteenth century and their subsequent spread across every one of the world's continents acted as a spur for economic growth and social change on an extraordinary scale. The 'iron road' stimulated innovation in engineering and architecture, enabled people and goods to move around the world more quickly than ever before, and played a critical role in warfare as well as in the social and economic spheres. Christian Wolmar describes the emergence of modern railways in both Britain and the USA in the 1830s, and elsewhere in the following decade. He charts the surge in railway investment plans in Britain in the early 1840s and the ensuing 'railway mania' (which created the backbone of today's railway network), and the unstoppable spread of the railways across Europe, America and Asia. Above all, he assesses the global impact of a technology that, arguably, had the most transformative impact on human society of any before the coming of the Internet, and which, as it approaches two centuries of existence, continues to play a key role in human society in the twenty-first century. 'A lucid and engaging account of the far-reaching effects that trains have had upon society' The Railway & Canal Historical Society
The Coming Of The Railways
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Author : Pam Robson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
The Coming Of The Railways written by Pam Robson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Railroads categories.
Eastern Horsell S Development After The Coming Of The Railway
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Author : John Craig
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-01-01
Eastern Horsell S Development After The Coming Of The Railway written by John Craig and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with Woking (England) categories.
The Coming Of The Railways 1808 1892
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Author : John Roger Scott Whiting
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
The Coming Of The Railways 1808 1892 written by John Roger Scott Whiting and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Railroads categories.
Railways And International Politics
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Author : T.G. Otte
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-09-10
Railways And International Politics written by T.G. Otte and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-10 with History categories.
This new study brings together leading experts to show how the modern world began with the coming of the railway. They clearly explain why it had a greater impact than any other technical or industrial innovation before and completely redefined the limits of the civilized world. While the effect of railways on economic development is self-evident, little attention has been paid to their impact on international relations. This is unfortunate, for in the period from 1848 to 1945, railways were an important element in the struggle between the Great Powers. This took many forms. Often, as in East Asia, the competition for railway concessions reflected the clash of rival imperial interests. The success or failure of this competition could determine which of the European Powers was to dominate and exploit the markets of China and Siam. Just as often, railways were linked with military matters. Prussia’s success in the wars of German unification depended on its strategic railways just as much as on the strength of its armies, and the rail links remained a vital aspect of German military thinking before the First World War. So, too, did they for the Russians, whose vast Empire required rail links capable of moving the Tsarist army quickly and competently. Just as importantly, railways could be vital for Imperial defence, as the British discovered on the North-West frontier of India. This book will be of much interest to students of international history, military history and strategic studies.