The Age of the Railway: A Social History of 19th Century Britain - Paperback

by H. J. Perkin (Author)

This well-illustrated work by a distinguished social historian narrates the epic of the great age of railway history and development. It sets this in the context of the social history and its contemporary impact on society as a whole.

Author Biography

Harold Perkin was Professor of Social History, University of Lancaster, being the first such Professor appointed in Britain.