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This contributed volume explores the relationship between imperialism, railways and informal empire. Contributors account for the origins of main lines in several independent and self-governing countries. The essays reflect on the imperial and anti-imperial effects of railways.
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This contributed volume explores the relationship between imperialism, railways & informal empire. Contributors account for the origins of main lines in several independent & self-governing countries. The essays reflect on the imperial & anti-imperial effects of railways.

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Railways - A set of tracks that have been laid for the purpose of trains to travel up and down them

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