Across the Borders

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Focusing on the transnational history of railway economics, this work offers a systematic investigation into global railway financing during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It highlights how financiers, governments, and entrepreneurs in Europe tackled the complexities of building and sustaining a railway network to address both national and international demands. Featuring contributions from authors across 19 countries, it serves as a valuable resource for academic researchers, museum staff, and history enthusiasts interested in railway development.