The Oxford Companion to British Railway History by Jack Simmons

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The Oxford Companion to British Railway History by Jack Simmons

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Summary

This is the first encyclopaedia of British railways to deal comprehensively with their impact on British life from the 17th century to privatization in the mid 1990s. Over 600 entries by 88 expert contributors describe all aspects of operation, working, and management, including the social, technical, economic, and geographical changes the railways brought and continue to bring about.

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The Oxford Companion to British Railway History by Jack Simmons

This is the first encyclopedia to chart the progress of Britain's railway development. It begins with primitive 17th-century wagonways, fully considers the eras of horse, steam, diesel, and electric traction, and then charts the change from private to public ownership. Finally, it describes in detail the privatizations of the late 1990s. Over six hundred entries by eighty-eight expert contributors provide a comprehensive and unique reference to all aspects of railways.

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Jack Simmons, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Leicester, is the leading authority on British railway history and has published widely on the subject. Gordon Biddle is vice-president of the Railway and Canal Historical Society.
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ISBN 13 9780192116970
ISBN 10 0192116975
Title The Oxford Companion to British Railway History
Author Jack Simmons
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1997-10-02
Number of pages 608
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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