FIRE AND STEAM

By Christian Wolmar

Synopsis

The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry. From the early days of steam to electrification, this book examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.

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Narrator Christian Wolmar
Length 14hrs 30mins
Catalogue No. 10671
Publisher Isis Audio Books; 2008
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