All About: The Industrial Revolution - Softcover

Hepplewhite, Peter

 
9780750294850: All About: The Industrial Revolution
Softcover
ISBN 10: 075029485X ISBN 13: 9780750294850
Publisher: Wayland, 2016

Synopsis

The book offers a chronological political history of the Industrial Revolution, as well as chapters on the major themes. 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. Complete with timeline, glossary and 2-page index.

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About the Author

Peter Hepplewhite is an experienced writer of children's history and has taught the subject for many years. He is currently the Education Officer for Tyne & Wear Archives Service. Peter's wife Mairi, helped compile this book.

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Publisher
Wayland
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
075029485X
ISBN 13 
9780750294850
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
48

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