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Blood, Iron and Gold: How the Railways Transformed the World
Christian Wolmar
Christian Wolmar's biggest paperback yet. Blood, Iron and Gold tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's railways and how the railways changed the world. 'Full of wondrous curiosities... This authoritative and highly readable book will remain the definitive history for years to come.' Michael Williams, Daily Telegraph
400 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 1, 2010 |
| ISBN13 | 9781848871717 |
| Publishers | Atlantic Books |
| Pages | 420 |
| Dimensions | 137 × 200 × 32 mm · 636 g |
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