Channel Tunnel Visions, 1850-1945

by Keith Wilson, Richard Wilson, Richard Wilson

The idea of a Channel Tunnel has always aroused strong emotions in Britain. It has been supported by those wanting closer political, economic and cultural links with Europe but opposed by believers in Britain's island identity and overseas empire. In contrast, the French have been almost unanimously in favour. Channel Tunnel Vision 1850-1950 is an account of attempts over a century to build a link with France. Early schemes, some owing more to Heath-Robinson...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852851325
• ISBN13: 9781852851323
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.4"