The Railways: Engine of Progress

The Railways: Engine of Progress (2024)

March 16th, 20241h 29min

Documentary, History
80%

Overview

When the first railroads were built some two hundred years ago, they brought about a revolutionary change for mankind, linking cities and countryside, driving the industrial revolution and irrevocably changing the landscape: a history of the railroad from its beginnings to the present day.


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