Divided into major historical periods with useful timelines, this richly illustrated book covers both well-known & obscure events.
...An accessible & succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century, The History
...This book features a fascinating visual exploration of the transportation system that helped shape the modern world, from the earliest experiments with wooden rails & horse-drawn wagons, through the golden age of railways to the modern transcontinental & international high-speed lines. With full-colour photographs, detailed computer-generated maps & informative supporting text, this comprehensive analysis charts the rise, fall & revival of world railways over the course of 200 years.