How the Railroads Transformed the World Wolmar. "Engaging historical narrative." - Publishers Weekly. This book examines the creation of the global rail network that forever changed the way people lived. You'll read about the visionaries and laborers responsible for the world's first railroads, the incredible growth of railroads through the early 20th century, the effects of railroads on cultures around the world, and more. 432 pages, 16 pages of color photographs, 5½"x 8¼", hardcover. #0R10285