Chatty, persuasive history of a global idea: steam lines from Britain to India could cut time, boost trade, and reshape empire.
This concise pamphlet argues for rapid, regular steam communication between the Red Sea route and India, backed by maps and documents. It presents practical estimates, expected returns, and the economic logic behind faster transits, showing why quick, reliable links matter to merchants, policymakers, and imperial administration alike.
- Learn the key routes proposed for connecting Britain with its Indian empire by steam
- See the financial calculations, including costs, postage revenue, and passenger earnings
- Understand how speed and reliability could reshape commerce and politics across continents
Ideal for readers curious about 19th-century trade, imperial policy, and the push for faster global connections.