Description
'Charles McKean's account of the lobbying, wrangling and financial crisis during the construction is as compelling as his account of the courtroom drama ... gripping ... a vivid account' The Times
About the Author
Charles McKean is Professor of Architectural History at Dundee university. He lives in Edinburgh.
Reviews
The triumphs and disasters of a thrilling piece of engineering history * Sunday Telegraph *
Charles McKean's account of the lobbying, wrangling and financial crisis during the construction is as compelling as his account of the courtroom drama ... gripping ... a vivid account * The Times *
At the core of McKean's book is how Scotland's railway network developed. It is complex and compelling, a triumph of pragmatism, technological innovation and sheer bloody-mindedness over what might have been deemed best for the common good * Sunday Herald *
A thought-provoking account ... I read this in one sitting * Guardian *
Book Information
ISBN 9781862079403
Author Charles McKean
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Granta Books
Publisher Granta Books
Weight(grams) 422g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 135mm * 27mm