British Rail Expansion

Gideon Fairchild

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Beschreibung

British Rail Expansion explores the transformative impact of the railway boom in 19th and early 20th century Britain, arguing it was more than just a technological advancement, but a catalyst for profound societal change. The book examines how this railway boom reshaped the British landscape and economy through its effects on urban development, economic restructuring, and logistics innovations.

 
Intriguingly, the railway slashed transportation costs, integrating national markets and fueling the growth of key industries like coal, iron, and steel. It also led to the development of standardized time and coordinated timetables, essential for managing the complex network.

 
The book progresses across three sections, first investigating the railway's impact on urban centers, then pivoting to the economic transformations driven by the railway, and finally exploring the logistics innovations spurred by this new mode of transportation.

 
Integrating insights from economic history, urban studies, and transportation engineering, the book offers a holistic perspective on the railway boom. By combining quantitative analysis of economic and demographic data with qualitative analysis of social and cultural changes, British Rail Expansion provides a unique and valuable perspective for anyone interested in British history, the history of technology, or the interplay between infrastructure and society.

Verfügbar seit: 05.05.2025.

Drucklänge: 58 Seiten.

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