The Railway Empire
The Railway Empire by Anthony Burton, published by J. Murray in 1994, offers a detailed exploration of Britain’s pivotal role in railway development during the first half of the nineteenth century. This 1st edition, comprising 264 pages, delves into how the British not only advanced railways within their empire but also influenced railway construction in various countries beyond their direct control.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the political, economic, and technical dimensions of railway expansion, highlighting Britain’s significant contributions to global railway networks. The book addresses the extensive railway systems established in regions such as Africa, South America, and Australasia, as well as in Asia, including India and China. Through this analysis, The Railway Empire provides insight into the historical impact of railroads in shaping transportation and connectivity worldwide.
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The British were at the forefront of railway development for the first fifty years of the nineteenth century. Railway Empire tells the story of how the British gave railways to the world, not only in the empire, but also in other countries outside areas of direct influence. It is often forgotten today that the British were responsible for the construction and management of a large proportion of the railways constructed in Africa, South America and Australasia not to mention many thousands of miles of mileage in Asia, India, Malaya, Burma, China and Japan. This book looks at the political, economic and technical aspects of this development, which made Britain a country at the forefront of this form of transport.
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