The First World War had begun - imposed on the statesmen of Europe by railway timetables. It was an unexpected climax to the railway age. (A. J. P. Taylor)

The First World War had begun - imposed on the statesmen of Europe by railway timetables. It was an unexpected climax to the railway age.

A. J. P. Taylor

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