Christian Wolmar Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

The epic story of the railwaymen who ensured Allied victory in World War Two, published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, by Britain's best-loved railway writer.

The story of an engineering marvel of the modern age, from an author and broadcaster specialised in transport matters.

The rise and fall of the state-owned British Rail, from "the greatest expert on British trains" Christian Wolmar Her voyage as an apprentice astronaut began when she was in her early thirties: five years of intense training around the world, from Houston to Japan to the legendary Star City in Russia. Countless hours spent in centrifuges, spaceship simulators and under water for spacewalk practice. Then, one day, a rocket was waiting for her on the launch pad. And after eight minutes of wild ascent, she was on orbit, crunched up with her two crewmates in a tiny spaceship that took them to the International Space Station.

A concise, authoritative and fast-paced telling of how the railways changed the world.

The book explores economic concepts through the lens of Enlightenment principles, highlighting the interplay between intellectual thought and economic development. It delves into historical contexts, providing insights into how Enlightenment ideas shaped modern economic theories and practices. By examining key figures and their contributions, the work offers a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of economic thought and its relevance today.

The epic story of London's major railway stations, by Britain's bestselling transport historian.

If you have ever wondered why the roads are congested, the trains are full and the buses are no longer running, this book provides the answers. The UK has never had a proper transport policy and it desperately needs one to address the twin challengers of getting people around cheaply and safely, while safeguarding the environment.

Kniha Zlatý věk evropských železnic potěší každého, kdo se zajímá o dějiny železniční dopravy. Zabývá se zejména tím, jak se s nástupem železnice měnilo hospodářské, společenské a politické prostředí a jak železniční tratě přispěly k vytvoření světa, v jakém dnes žijeme. ◾unikátní historické snímky, dobové mapy a plakáty ◾příloha o železničních muzeích a o typech lokomotiv ◾předmluva předního britského autora zabývajícího se dopravní tematikou

Looks at the railroad's impact on American society in the nineteenth century, from its ability to move goods and people great distances to its role in making the United States a world power