Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster, principally on transport matters. He writes regularly for a wide variety of publications including the Independent, Evening Standard and Rail magazine, and appears frequently on TV and radio as a commentator. His previous books include the widely-acclaimed The Subterranean Railway, a history of the London underground and Fire and Steam, a history of how the railways transformed the world.

'Full of wondrous curiosities - This authoritative and highly readable book will remain the definitive history for years to come.' Michael Williams, Daily Telegraph

Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster, principally on transport matters. He writes regularly for a wide variety of publications including the Independent, Evening Standard and Rail magazine, and appears frequently on TV and radio as a commentator. His previous books include the widely-acclaimed The Subterranean Railway, a history of the London underground and Fire and Steam, a history of how the railways transformed the world.

'Full of wondrous curiosities - This authoritative and highly readable book will remain the definitive history for years to come.' Michael Williams, Daily Telegraph

Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster, principally on transport matters. He writes regularly for a wide variety of publications including the Independent, Evening Standard and Rail magazine, and appears frequently on TV and radio as a commentator. His previous books include the widely-acclaimed The Subterranean Railway, a history of the London underground and Fire and Steam, a history of how the railways transformed the world.

'Full of wondrous curiosities - This authoritative and highly readable book will remain the definitive history for years to come.' Michael Williams, Daily Telegraph