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The Great Railroad Revolution
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America Was Made By The Railroads. The Opening Of The Baltimore & Ohio Line The First American Railroad In The 1830S Sparked A National Revolution In The Way That People Lived Thanks To The Speed And Convenience Of Train Travel. Promoted By Visionaries And Built Through Heroic Effort, The American Railroad Network Was Bigger In Every Sense Than Europe'S, And Facilitated Everything From Longdistance Travel To Commuting And Transporting Goods To Waging War. It United Farflung Parts Of The Country, Boosted Economic Development, And Was The Catalyst For America'S Rise To Worldpower Status.Every American Town, Great Or Small, Aspired To Be Connected To A Railroad And By The Turn Of The Century, Almost Every American Lived Within Easy Access Of A Station. By The Early 1900S, The United States Was Covered In A Latticework Of More Than 200,000 Miles Of Railroad Track And A Series Of Magisterial Termini, All Built And Controlled By The Biggest Corporations In The Land. The Railroads Dominated The American Landscape For More Than A Hundred Years But By The Middle Of The Twentieth Century, The Automobile, The Truck, And The Airplane Had Eclipsed The Railroads And The Nation Started To Forget Them.In The Great Railroad Revolution, Renowned Railroad Expert Christian Wolmar Tells The Extraordinary Story Of The Rise And The Fall Of The Greatest Of All American Endeavors, And Argues That The Time Has Come For America To Reclaim And Celebrate Its Oftenoverlooked Rail Heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Great Railroad Revolution'? A: 'The Great Railroad Revolution' explores the history of railroads in America, detailing their rise and eventual decline, while emphasizing their significance in shaping the nation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Great Railroad Revolution' is Christian Wolmar, a renowned expert on railroads.
- Q: When was 'The Great Railroad Revolution' published? A: 'The Great Railroad Revolution' was published on October 8, 2013.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Great Railroad Revolution' have? A: 'The Great Railroad Revolution' contains a total of 447 pages.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of this book? A: Yes, 'The Great Railroad Revolution' is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the history of American railroads, the impact of railroads on society, and the transition to other forms of transportation like automobiles and planes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in history? A: 'The Great Railroad Revolution' is highly suitable for readers interested in American history, transportation history, and industrial developments.
- Q: What is the significance of railroads according to the book? A: The book highlights the significance of railroads as a major factor in America's economic growth and cultural development over the past century.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding current transportation issues? A: Yes, by examining the past of railroads, readers can gain insights into present-day transportation challenges and the role of rail in modern society.