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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.
All About Railways
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Author : Pam Robson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
All About 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.
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.
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 And Language Change In North Wales
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Author : Dot Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The Coming Of The Railways And Language Change In North Wales written by Dot Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 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.
Ironing The Land
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Author : Tom Ferris
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-09-01
Ironing The Land written by Tom Ferris and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09-01 with categories.
Railways Of Ayrshire
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Author : Gordon Thomson
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2016-07-15
Railways Of Ayrshire written by Gordon Thomson and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with Transportation categories.
In the early 1800s, Ayrshire was already established as a prosperous, mainly rural agricultural county. The realization that there was abundant coal and (to a lesser extent) iron ore deposits to be exploited, together with the coming of the Industrial Revolution, rendered the area wide open to the 'railway mania' that swept Britain in the mid to late 1800s. The proximity of the county north to Glasgow and south to Carlisle (and thence south) made it an attractive proposition for early railway developers. Gordon Thomson explores the history and development of the railway routes in Ayrshire; how the coming of the railways changed the face of the area and supported the growth of industry. It looks at how services evolved through the eras of LMS, nationalization and privatization, and the preservation and heritage scene in Ayrshire. Superbly illustrated with 273 colour and black & white photographs.
Road Transport Before The Railways
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Author : Dorian Gerhold
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1993-02-26
Road Transport Before The Railways written by Dorian Gerhold and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-02-26 with Business & Economics categories.
This 1993 book examines the road haulage trade in England when it depended on horses and wagons, chiefly through the letters and papers of one of the largest firms which operated between the West Country and London in the early nineteenth century. Other documents extend the coverage of the firm's history from the seventeenth century to the mid-nineteenth century, making it possible to examine how road transport changed during the course of two centuries. The Russell letters are all extraordinary and unique survival, showing in detail how the firm managed to convey up to six tons at a time in all weathers, how dominated it was by the capabilities and needs of the horse, how reliable its services were, who it served and how important it was to a variety of users. In sum the book provides a full account of the road haulage industry from the seventeenth century until the coming of the railways.