All About the Industrial Revolution

The book offers a chronological history of the Industrial Revolution, as well as chapters on the major themes. The topics include developments in technology; the factory system and working life for men, women, and children; education in factories and schools; the growth of industrial towns; and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the military, ships and seafaring, rail travel, holidays, and on local communities. Easy to navigate, each spread deals with a different topic and consists of maps, diagrams, artwork, and photographs.