The Great Railroad Revolution: The History of Trains in America, Paperback - Christian Wolmar

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Racism is a problem deeply rooted in American society. Slavery and segregation may no longer be legal, but their legacies still influence the way B...

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

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

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The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists Published from 1936 to 1966...

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One man's personal travelogue of his journeys throughout BR's Western Region, Wales and the Welsh Marches during the final months of steamPublisher...

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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Nick BryantNumber of pages: 384Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 32Cover type: Paperback...

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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...

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

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