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Arthshila Ahmedabad Cluster: 3E | VSCL/DEB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | BK00659 |
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| VSCL/BOT The Architecture of Happiness | VSCL/BUR Alexander Ponomarev: The Second Voyage | VSCL/CHA M.F. Husain: A Pictorial Tribute | VSCL/DEB Indian Railways: A Visual Journey | VSCL/DUN Art Deco | VSCL/FIN Roy Lichtenstein: History in the making 1948-1960 | VSCL/GAS Photography in India: A Visual History from the 1850s to the Present |
This sumptuously illustrated reference book traces the history of the railways in India from the early plans of the 1830s, the laying of the first lines,and expansion into the interiors of the country to its role in India’s momentous freedom movement, and the present era of speed and technological advancement. It dives into the operational and commercial aspects, explores the development of technology, anddocuments the railways’ transition from a colonial tool of expansion and trade to an intricate system with a distinct national identity. At the same time, it also celebrates thebest-loved routes, classic locomotives, iconic stations, and awe-inspiring bridges and tunnels.
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