The Industrial Revolution: History, Documents, and Key Questions Contributor(s): Horn, Jeff (Author) |
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ISBN: 1610698843 ISBN-13: 9781610698849 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $75.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | United States - 20th Century - Technology & Engineering | History |
Dewey: 330.903 |
LCCN: 2016020574 |
Series: Crossroads in World History |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.10 lbs) 216 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Industrial Revolution remains one of the most transformative events in world history. It forever changed the economic landscape and gave birth to the modern world as we know it. The content and primary documents within The Industrial Revolution: History, Documents, and Key Questions provide key historical background of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the United States, enable students to gain unique insights into life during the period, and allow readers to perceive the similarities to developments in society today with ongoing advances in current science and technology. Roughly 50 reference entries provide essential information about the most important people and developments related to the Industrial Revolution, including Richard Arkwright, coal, colonialism, cotton, the factory system, pollution, railroads, and the steam engine. Each entry provides information that gives readers a sense of the importance of the topic within a historical and societal perspective. For example, the coverage of movements during the Industrial Revolution explains the origin of each, including when it was established, and by whom; its significance; and the social context in which the movement was formed. Each entry cites works for further reading to help users learn more about specific topics. |