The not so romantic railways: The railway King

By Andy Lickley

All aboard for a journey through scandal, ambition, and steam

In the third installment of the Not-So-Romantic Railways series, we explore the story of the rise-and dramatic fall-of George Hudson, the man once crowned The Railway King. Set against the backdrop of 1840s Railway Mania, this biography peels back the curtain to reveal a tale of greed, power, and public deception.

Hudson wasn't just a railway magnate-he was a master of manipulation, a financial illusionist who built an empire on borrowed time. In true Not-So-Romantic style the chaotic world of early railways, where fortunes were made overnight and reputations derailed just as quickly are brought to life.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious commuter, or someone who's always wondered what lies behind the myth of Britain's railway golden age, The Railway King is your ticket to a thrilling ride through one of the most turbulent chapters in transport history.

If you like your history with a bit of bite - and you suspect that the past isn't quite as polished as the plaques suggest - then climb aboard. The Railway King is your ticket to the wild ride of 1840s Britain, where steam wasn't the only thing getting cooked.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BTP1W1JP
• ISBN13: 9798375796369
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"