Railways and the Western European Capitals

This book looks at the effect of railways on London, Paris, Brussels, and Berlin, focusing on each city as a case study for one aspect of implantation.

"A nuanced, precisely researched analysis of the European urban railroad station as exemplar of technological modernization." - John Stilgoe, Harvard University"Fascinating and fast-moving. Nilsen has woven a rich analysis of the arrival of railroads into the heart of three of Europe's greatest cities. This book breaks new ground, uncovering the story of how an all-powerful industry altered the destiny of some of the world's premier urban areas." - Joseph Schwieterman, DePaul University"Railways is a "must" for urban planners and will no doubt be a "want to" for rail enthusiasts." - Ray Bert, Civil Engineering

Autorentext
MICHELINE NILSEN ****is an Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Indiana, South Bend, USA.

Inhalt
Railways and Cities London: Wedges into the Slums London: The Euston Road Terminals Paris: Haussmann, the Railways and the New Gates to the City Paris: Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est The Strategic Role of Railways Berlin and Its Railways: Strategy First Brussels' 'Jonction Nord-Midi,' the Scar in the Body of the City Brussels' 'Jonction' as the Heartvalve of a Commuting Workforce