Christian Wolmar Books
Engines of war
"Before the nineteenth century, armies had to rely on slow and unreliable methods of transportation to move soldiers and equipment during times of conflict. But with the birth of the railroad in th...
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Fire & steam
Describes how railway changed the face of British industry and stimulated development of many facets of modern life, from fish & chips to seaside holidays. This title celebrates the vision and dete...
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Fire steam
Describes how railway changed the face of British industry and stimulated development of many facets of modern life, from fish & chips to seaside holidays. This title celebrates the vision and dete...
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To the edge of the world
To the Edge of the World is an adventure in travel--full of extraordinary personalities, more than a century of explosive political, economic, and cultural events, and almost inconceivable feats of...
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