Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster specializing in the social history of railways and transport. He has written for major British newspapers for many years and has contributed to many other publications, including the New York Times and Newsday. He frequently appears on TV and radio as an expert commentator. His most recent books are Engines of War, The Subterranean Railway, and Fire & Steam.

CHOICE Magazine, January 2011 "The book is gracefully written, incorporates leading secondary sources, and includes intelligently selected illustrations...Highly recommended."

Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster specializing in the social history of railways and transport. He has written for major British newspapers for many years and has contributed to many other publications, including the New York Times and Newsday. He frequently appears on TV and radio as an expert commentator. His most recent books are Engines of War, The Subterranean Railway, and Fire & Steam.

CHOICE Magazine, January 2011 "The book is gracefully written, incorporates leading secondary sources, and includes intelligently selected illustrations...Highly recommended."

Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster specializing in the social history of railways and transport. He has written for major British newspapers for many years and has contributed to many other publications, including the New York Times and Newsday. He frequently appears on TV and radio as an expert commentator. His most recent books are Engines of War, The Subterranean Railway, and Fire & Steam.

CHOICE Magazine, January 2011 "The book is gracefully written, incorporates leading secondary sources, and includes intelligently selected illustrations...Highly recommended."