British Railways 1948-73: A Business History

by Terry Gourvish and T.R. Gourvish

Book Overview

Originally published in 1986, this is a business history of the first twenty-five years of nationalised railways in Britain. Commissioned by the British Railways Board and based on the Board's extensive archives, it fully analyses the dynamics of nationalised industry management and the complexities of the vital relationship with government. After exploring the origins of nationalisation, the book deals with the organisation, financial performance,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521188830
• ISBN13: 9780521188838
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 844 Pages
• Weight: 2.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"