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Railways and the Western European Capitals

Studies of Implantation in London, Paris, Berlin, and Brussels

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  1. Micheline Nilsen
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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    • Micheline Nilsen
    Pages 1-6

  3. Railways and Cities

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    Pages 7-28

  4. London: Wedges into the Slums

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    Pages 29-45

  5. London: The Euston Road Terminals

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    Pages 47-68

  6. Paris: Haussmann, the Railways, and the New Gates to the City

    • Micheline Nilsen
    Pages 69-80

  7. Paris: Gare du Nord and Gare de I’Est

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    Pages 81-108

  8. The Strategic Role of Railways

    • Micheline Nilsen
    Pages 109-127

  9. Berlin and Its Railways: Strategy First

    • Micheline Nilsen
    Pages 129-141

  10. Brussels’ “Jonction Nord-Midi,” the Scar in the Body of the City

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    Pages 143-168

  11. Brussels’ “Jonction” as the Heart Valve of a Commuting Workforce

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    Pages 169-177

  12. Conclusion

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    Pages 179-186

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 187-274
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About this book

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.

Reviews

"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

About the author

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

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Railways and the Western European Capitals

  • Book Subtitle: Studies of Implantation in London, Paris, Berlin, and Brussels

  • Authors: Micheline Nilsen

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230615779

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Micheline Nilsen 2008

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-230-60773-6Published: 17 November 2008

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-37446-5Published: 17 November 2008

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-61577-9Published: 13 October 2008

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 274

  • Number of Illustrations: 14 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: European History, Modern History, History of Britain and Ireland, World History, Global and Transnational History

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