Author(s): Christine Brown-Paul

21st cetury

Throughout history, people have always moved from one place to another. The development of transport was essential for the advancement of civilisation and the sharing of goods, ideas and  cultures. The Industrial Revolution in the 19th Century saw a number of inventions fundamentally change transport, leading to the incredible and exciting machines we use today.
Planes, Trains & Fast Cars presents the development of three broad modes of transportation, bringing the facts to life with interesting timelines, thrilling images and fascinating technological details.