Description: Gilbert Szlumper and Leo Amery of the Southern Railway: The Diaries of a Gene... Product Overview Very few diaries of directors and senior managers of the Big Four railways have survived to enter the public domain. There are, however, two notable Southern Railway diarists whose records have been available in archives for some years, but have been largely ignored by historians; Southern Railway General Manager Gilbert Szlumper and Director Leopold Amery. Their remarkable diaries are addressed in this insightful book, which gives a slightly different view of the company in contrast to the almost sanitized histories by some writers. The surviving diaries of Szlumper are far from complete. They begin in 1936 and continue into the war years, but there are several gaps. Throughout, Szlumper comments on individuals and developments, revealing little-known facts and the circumstances that meant he could never truly achieve his potential. Formally retiring in 1942, he died in 1969, after which his diaries entered the public domain. Leopold Amery was director of the Southern Railway from 1932. A Birmingham Member of Parliament for many years, he was a statesman of some stature, his high offices including Secretary of State for the Colonies in the 1920s. In his autobiography, Amery writes very little on the railway, although he does comment on its family atmosphere. His diaries, which are in the public domain in a Cambridge University archive, have been published in two volumes but Amerys fascinating business activities were omitted by the publisher, and like Szlumper he comments on individuals and developments. The diary information of these two exceptional men has been supplemented by information from the railway, state archives and other sources, and many of the photographs have never been published before. Details Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport (June 25, 2018) Language : English Hardcover : 232 pages ISBN-10 : 1473835275 ISBN-13 : 76 Item Weight : 1.83 pounds Dimensions : 7 x 1 x 9.75 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,549,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,358 in Transportation Engineering (Books) #5,438 in Railroads (Books) #11,036 in Historical British Biographies #1,358 in Transportation Engineering (Books) #5,438 in Railroads (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!
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ISBN: 1473835275
ISBN10: 1473835275
ISBN13: 9781473835276
Book Title: Gilbert Szlumper and Leo Amery of the Southern Railway : The Diaries of a General Manager and a Director
Item Length: 9.7in.
Item Height: 1in.
Item Width: 6.8in.
Author: John King
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Railroads / General, Railroads / History, Corporate Governance, Europe / Great Britain / General, Industries / Transportation, Business
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited
Publication Year: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Transportation, Business & Economics, History
Number of Pages: 232 Pages
