How Railways Transformed the World

The Idea of Railways

Documentary May 24, 2024 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E1: Begin with an overview of the history and impact of railways, as a revolutionary technology that produced a superbly efficient means of transport. Grasp how railroads have been central to industrial societies, and have influenced politics, urbanization, social life, modern business, and more. Note the decline of trains in the later 20th century, followed by their astonishing comeback.

Documentary May 24, 2024 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2024
Run Time: 28 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.