Christian Wolmer 368 pages hardcover
From the first steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, Rise of the Railroad tells
the hidden stories of railway history - the inspired engineering,
technical ingenuity, and sheer determination that forged the world's
railroads
Award-winning writer and broadcaster Christian Wolmar reveals
how the railroads were built not just on bold vision and technical
expertise, but also on wild gambles and trial and error - and how the
new era of trains brought about sweeping changes in the lives of people
around the world.
This book details the lives and work of railway pioneers such as
George Stephenson and John Stevens, and it explores and maps famous
railways such as the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Orient Express. Key
technological innovations are explained with in-depth illustrations,
while stunning photographs and paintings bring railroad history to life
on the page. Gripping eyewitness accounts describe the railroads of the
past through the eyes of people who were there.
Packed with colorful stories, technical insights, and beautiful images,
Rise of the Railroad is the ultimate ride along the rails of history.
