Railways and The Raj, Paperback - Christian Wolmar

Reducere. The British construction of railways in India is approached in its fullest context of history and politics, with the seed of independence planted b...

Christian Wolmar's biggest paperback yet. Blood, Iron and Gold tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's railways a...

A concise, authoritative and fast-paced telling of how the railways changed the world.

Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most i...

Thomas Metcalf's fascinating study examines the ways the British sought to legitimate their rule over India. He demonstrates that the principles th...

Reducere. By the late nineteenth century, Britain's colonial reign seemed to know no limit--and India was the sparkling jewel in the Imperial crown. Many of ...

Subtitled }How the London Underground was Built and How it Changed the City Forever{. In a new paperback package this is the fascinating history of...

The story of an engineering marvel of the modern age, from an author and broadcaster specialised in transport matters.Publisher: Head of ZeusAuthor...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Christian WolmarThe opening of the world's first railroad in Britain and America in 1830 marked the dawn of a new age. With...

Reducere. America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line--the first American railroad--in the 1830s sparked a national revolutio...

If you have ever wondered why the roads are congested, the trains are full and the buses are no longer running, this book provides the answers. The...

The epic story of the world's longest and greatest railway, as told by Britain's bestselling transport historian.

Revised and updated edition of Christian Wolmar's classic history of the London Underground, with a new chapter on Crossrail. 'I can think of few b...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Christian WolmarNumber of pages: 416Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 164 x 242 x 40Cover type: HardbackRede...

Reducere. To the Edge of the World is an adventure in travel--full of extraordinary personalities, more than a century of explosive political, economic, and ...

The first new and comprehensive narrative history of the American railroads in a generation. 'Shrewd, articulate and incredibly well-informed' - Mi...

The story of an engineering marvel of the twenty-first century, from Britain's bestselling railway writer. In autumn 2019, Europe's biggest infrast...

The epic story of London's major railway stations, by Britain's bestselling transport historian.Publisher: Atlantic BooksAuthor(s): Christian Wolma...

The epic story of London's major railway stations, by Britain's bestselling transport historian.Illustrations: 1x8pp colour plates, 1x8pp b/w plate...

Combines the work of a noted Dales writer with over 150 outstanding images by one of the most accomplished railway photographers.Publisher: Great N...

Wonderful photographs documenting the local rail scene from the late 1980s to the early twenty-first century, featuring a range of trains and locom...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mughal Empire and British Raj, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: ...

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mughal Empire and British Raj, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: ...

Grounded in history and case law, Last Train to Auschwitz traces the SNCF's journey toward accountability in France and the United States, culminat...

DescriptionEarly Railways, A Guide for the Modeler will encourage and support the modeling of the earliest period of railway history, from the very...

Publisher: Platform 5 Publishing LtdAuthor(s): Andy ChardIllustration(s): 350Number of pages: 272Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 219 x 303 x 24Co...

Essential guide to Devon's railway heritage

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of the British Raj, then keep reading...The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years, ...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of the British Raj, then keep reading...The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years, ...

Reducere. The Reunion tells the story of six close friends from India. It begins in Hyderabad and chronicles their destinies from the 1960's as they navigate...

Raj is looking forward to a special day out with his Dad, but when Dad forgets his wallet, Raj thinks the day will be ruined. But thanks to Dad's i...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Corporalizarea emotiilor. Cum sa ne imbunatatim viata din punct de vedere mental, afectiv, fizic si comportamental In prima sa carte despre psiholo...

DescriptionSnared by evil ... freed by love ...When Raja, a peasant in a village outside of a royal manor, is appointed by a young lord, Pavel, to ...

A new chapter book series from bestselling author Raj Haldar that explores etymology and world cultures using an exciting, action-packed mystery st...

'Almost a coming of age of the Indian novel' John FowlesPublisher: Pan MacmillanAuthor(s): Raj Kamal JhaNumber of pages: 240Publication date: 2022D...

Publisher: Sourcebooks, IncAuthor(s): Raj HaldarNumber of pages: 160Collection: Word TravelersPublication date: 2022Dimensions: 127 x 190 x 15Cover...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Raj PatelNumber of pages: 496Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 25Cover type: Paperback / softbac...

New B-format paperback - Explore a highly illustrated and comprehensive look at the story of 400 years of Britain's railways.Illustrations: 32 Plat...

Publisher: Stenlake PublishingAuthor(s): Alistair WhamIllustration(s): 165 imagesNumber of pages: 200Publication date: 2013Dimensions: 209 x 148 x ...

Publisher: Stenlake PublishingAuthor(s): Gordon StansfieldIllustration(s): 55 photographsNumber of pages: 48Publication date: 2003Dimensions: 176 x...

In 1900 just over a thousand British civil servants ruled a population of nearly 300 million people spread over a territory now covered by India, P...

Publisher: Dexter HavenAuthor(s): Laurence FlemingNumber of pages: 464Publication date: 2016Dimensions: 130 x 197 x 35Cover type: Paperback / softb...

Reducere. 291 Days is a collection of writings that chronicles events in Lebanon between the October 17, 2019 Revolution and the August 4, 2020 Beirut Blast,...

A stunning collection of original photography showcasing the beauty of Britain's railways after dark.

Latest in the popular Railway Memories series, covering the railways of the Northumberland coalfield from the Tyne to Ashington.

Reducere. For a century the iconic Grand Raj Palace Hotel has welcomed the world's elite. From film stars to foreign dignitaries, anyone who is anyone stays ...

An exploration of the history, shamanic use, psychoactive effects, current scientific studies, and therapeutic potential of ayahuasca - Examines ho...

Reducere. The second standalone thriller from Christian White, the award-winning author of The Nowhere Child. Set against the backdrop of an eerie island tow...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...