Industrial Revolution: Biographies (Industrial Revolution Reference Library) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787665142 ISBN 13: 9780787665142

Publisher: U.X.L., 2003

Synopsis

Launched in Great Britain in the mid-18th century, the Industrial Revolution transformed much of the world from a simple agricultural society into a complex industrial society. Industrial Revolution: Biographies profiles approximately 30 of the major figures of the period.

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..."does an excellent job of explaining this critical time period and its impact on human history...a good way to tackle such a complex and far-reaching time period as the Industrial Revolution, especially for the middle school or high school reader. The text is well written and straightforward...a great reference source for any student interested in researching this fascinating period of world history."
--"ARBA" (2004)

Synopsis

Launched in mid-18th century Britain, the Industrial Revolution transformed much of the world from a simple agricultural society into a complex industrial one. This volume covers the ideas and social turmoil, the machines, manufacturing processes and energy sources that spurred it on. It includes biography profiles of 30 individuals, such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith.

Edition details

• Publisher: U.X.L.
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787665142
• ISBN 13: 9780787665142
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Outman James L, Outman Elisabeth M, May Matthew