The Rise of the Railroad: How Trains Changed the World by Wolmar, Christian

The Rise of the Railroad: How Trains Changed the World

From the first steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, Rise of the Railroad tells...
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Author: Christian Wolmar
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The Rise of the Railroad: How Trains Changed the World by Wolmar, Christian

The Rise of the Railroad: How Trains Changed the World

$77.22

The Rise of the Railroad: How Trains Changed the World

$77.22
Author: Christian Wolmar
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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.

Author: Christian Wolmar
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 10/21/2025
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.30lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.50w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9798217128327

About the Author
Christian Wolmar is an award-winning writer and broadcaster specialising in transport and is the author of a series of books on railway history. Former transport correspondent for The Independent, he is acknowledged as one of the UK's leading commentators on transport matters. He broadcasts frequently on radio and TV and is a regular pundit on the national news bulletins of terrestrial channels and Sky. He has written more than 20 books, mainly on railway history, and presents the Calling All Stations podcast.

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