How Railways Transformed the World

Railways are one of the most important inventions in modern history, bringing the first overland mass transport of both people and goods, spanning continents and linking communities and nations with unprecedented speed and efficiency. The effects of this innovation on the way of life of people around the world have been incalculable. In the 24 richly illustrated lectures of this course, Professor Patrick N. Allitt of Emory University takes you on a deep dive into the history, lore, and the multiple dimensions of trains and rail travel.