Railways in Modern IndiaIan J. Kerr Part of the Themes in Indian History series, this valuable book reprints important writings on India's railway history. A substantial introduction places the sections in their historical and historiographical contexts, while the body of the work identifies neglected topics and outlines a new approach to the study of Indian railways. It will greatly appeal to scholars and students as well as to the general reader of Indian history. |
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Table A Route Miles and Employment 18831943 | 4 |
Growth of the Railways Through 1883 | 23 |
The Future Results of the British Rule in India | 62 |
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