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Railways and the Western European Capitals - by M Nilsen (Hardcover)

Name: Railways and the Western European Capitals - by M Nilsen (Hardcover)
Brand: Palgrave MacMillan
SKU: 1006475775
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This book looks at the effect of railways on London, Paris, Brussels, and Berlin, focusing on each city as a case study for one aspect of implantation.
About the Author: MICHELINE NILSEN is an Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Indiana, South Bend, USA.
274 Pages
History, Historical Geography

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Book Synopsis

This book looks at the effect of railways on London, Paris, Brussels, and Berlin, focusing on each city as a case study for one aspect of implantation.

Review Quotes

"A nuanced, precisely researched analysis of the European urban railroad station as exemplar of technological modernization." - John Stilgoe, Harvard University"Fascinating and fast-moving. Nilsen has woven a rich analysis of the arrival of railroads into the heart of three of Europe's greatest cities. This book breaks new ground, uncovering the story of how an all-powerful industry altered the destiny of some of the world's premier urban areas." - Joseph Schwieterman, DePaul University"Railways is a "must" for urban planners and will no doubt be a "want to" for rail enthusiasts." - Ray Bert, Civil Engineering

About the Author

MICHELINE NILSEN is an Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Indiana, South Bend, USA.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 274

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Historical Geography

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Format: Hardcover

Author: M Nilsen

Language: English

Street Date: November 17, 2008

TCIN: 1006475775

UPC: 9780230607736

Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-9777

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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