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The Railway Age
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Railway Age
Contributors:
By (Author) Michael Robbins
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
Imprint:
Manchester University Press
Publication Date:
18th June 1998
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
192
Dimensions:
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
Description
Covers the history and development of the railways and the transforming effect which they had on the world. A lively and readable account, peppered with fascinating facts. Written by an authoritative and important figure in the world of railways. -- .
Reviews
This is a thoughtful, inquiring book, full of historical imagination. "Times Literary Supplement"
Author Bio
Michael Robbins worked for London Transport from 1939 to 1980, latterly as Board Member and Managing Director (Railways). He is a past president of the Chartered Institute of Transport
