Industrial Revolution (Witness History)

by NigelSmith (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1990

  $5.81

  This book is part of a series which examines major historical topics through a mixture of narrative and analysis of the key issues invoved. The author examines the rapid economic development of Britain between 1750 and 1850. He also assesses the enormous social change that resulted from industrialization. The book opens with the background to industrialization - the author discusses population growth and agricultural improvements before describing in detail the development of key industries coal, iron and textiles. The importance of technological developments such as the steam-engine and canals are also examined. The author explains the social consequences of industrialization, the replacement of domestic industry by factory system and the growth of new towns and the urban proletariat. The latter part of the book discusses the ways in which people reacted to living in a newly-industrialized society and the movements for social and political reform which characterized early 19th century Britain. Nigel Smith has also written The USA Since 1945 and Britain Since 1945 .

• Used

  Hardcover
  1990

  $9.43

  This book is taken from a series which examines major historical topics through a mixture of narrative and analysis of the key issues involved. Each book is designed to introduce the reader to a wide range of contemporary sources and aims to encourage readers in the handling and assessment of original historical material. From Beveridge to the Green party, this book examines the major issues and trends in postwar British social, political and economic history. Each section of this book begins with a narrative section which familiarizes the reader with the main events in British history, from the economic and political consequences of World War II, to the Thatcher revolution of the 1980s. The author guides the reader through the debates on major issues such as the Welfare State, national and private ownership, immigration and women's liberation. Key events such as the Suez crisis and Britain's entry into the EEC are treated in some detail. Cartoons, quotations, newspaper extracts and opinion polls form an integral part of the text, and the reader is encouraged to use these original sources to gain a deeper insight into the ideas which have fuelled changes in British society over the past 45 years. Nigel Smith has also written Wayland's The USA Since 1945 .