The Subterranean Railway by Christian Wolmar

The Subterranean Railway by Christian Wolmar

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Revised and updated edition of Christian Wolmar's classic history of the London Underground, with a new chapter on Crossrail. 'I can think of few better ways to while away those elastic periods awaiting the arrival of the next eastbound Circle Line train than by reading [this book].' Tom Fort, Sunday Telegraph

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The Subterranean Railway by Christian Wolmar

Reissued in a new paperback package to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the London Underground.
I can think of few better ways to while away those elastic periods awaiting the arrival of the next eastbound Circle Line train than by reading [this book]-- Tom Fort * Sunday Telegraph *
The ferocious rivalries, administrative bungles, short-sighted compromises, cost over-runs and delays. Railway politics were ever thus. * Independent *
An excellent history of the London Underground * The Times *
Christian Wolmar has written for every national newspaper and appears frequently on TV and radio as a commentator on transport issues. His previous books include the widely-acclaimed The Subterranean Railway; Fire and Steam; Blood, Iron and Gold; Engines of War; The Great Railway Revolution; To the Edge of the World; and Railways and the Raj.
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ISBN 13 9781786498649
ISBN 10 1786498642
Title The Subterranean Railway
Author Christian Wolmar
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Atlantic Books
Year published 2020-11-05
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.