History of Britain Topic Books: Trade and Transport Paperback

Written to support the Key Stage 2 and 3 Study Units, this is one of a series of topic books which complement the "History of Britain" series. The book examines the development of trade, business, transport and travel throughout the whole period of British history. It covers the first trading centres, coracles and Roman roads, medieval fairs, journeys to Asia and the New World, the construction of the railway network, and the growth of high-speed international business.