The Industrial Revolution that began in Great Britain in the
mid-seventeenth century transformed the British economy--and later
the economies of Western Europ and the U.S.--from a rural,
agricultral system into an industrial society, centered around the
factory system of mass production and specialized labor. the right
mix of social, political and legal conditions in Britain at the
time led to the discovery of labor. The right mix of social,
political and legal conditions in Britain at the time led to the
discovery of fresh sources of power and energy, and to advances in
agriculture, manufacturing, communication and transportation.
Notable results included the steam engine, which made possible
everything from textile factories to railroads, and, later in the
U.S., the cotton gin, electric light, and automobiles.
This comprehensive volume explores all these events and more,
including the aftermath of the Revolution--its spread beyond
Britain and the U.S. to Asia and throughout the world, allowing for
a higher standard of living while challenging that standard with
increased pollution and health problems, a widened economic and
social class gap, and a weakening of traditional family structure.
Biographical sketches of key figures, a chronology of events,
primary document excerpts from the period, and a print and nonprint
source bibliography supplement the work.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Greenwood Guides to Historic Events 1500-1900 |
Release date: |
November 2008 |
First published: |
November 2008 |
Authors: |
Lee T. Wyatt III
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
304 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-33769-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-313-33769-1 |
Barcode: |
9780313337697 |
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