Great Railway Maps of the World

A unique, beautifully- illustrated and comprehensive history of the worlds greatest railway- maps, and the railways behind them-The irresistible follow-up to- the cult favorite, Metro Maps of the World, Mark Ovendens new book is- an extraordinary compendium of historical and contemporary railway maps and- posters from every corner of the world. The history of the railway is the- history of Britain - and France, and America, and Japan, and Russia, among many others. Featuring hundreds of images, covering- two centuries of advertising, surveyors maps, route guides, travel posters, photos and Google Earth maps, this is a book brimming with history, anecdotes, facts, and data. It is a must-have guide for every train fanatic, armchair- or ticketed, as well as lovers of graphic design, history- and the romance of train travel.