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- PublisherIndependently published
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 13 9798883931184
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages98
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The Industrial Revolution (Paperback)
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Industrial Revolution: A Quick Read" offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of one of the most transformative periods in human history. Through a series of short articles, readers are introduced to key figures, inventions, events, and social changes that defined the Industrial Revolution.From the pioneering efforts of Samuel Slater and Eli Whitney to the revolutionary impact of inventions like the spinning jenny, cotton gin, and Bessemer process, the book explores the technological innovations that fueled industrial growth. It delves into the rise of the factory system, the expansion of transportation networks like the Erie Canal, and the societal implications of mass production.Readers learn about the challenges faced by workers, including labor unions, child labor, and unsafe working conditions, as well as the contributions of individuals like Annie Besant and the Matchgirls who fought for workers' rights. The book also highlights the role of media moguls Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst in shaping public opinion and political discourse during this era.Through profiles of inventors and entrepreneurs like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and John D. Rockefeller, readers gain insight into the technological advancements and economic transformations that propelled the United States into the modern age. The book also examines the role of government intervention, including Theodore Roosevelt's trust-busting efforts and the passage of antitrust legislation."The Industrial Revolution: A Quick Read" concludes with reflections on the legacy of the Industrial Revolution, exploring its lasting impact on society, economics, and culture. Designed to inform and inspire readers of all ages, this book serves as a gateway to further exploration of this pivotal period in history. Whether read cover-to-cover or used as a reference guide, it sparks curiosity and encourages deeper engagement with this fascinating topic. Topics: The Industrial Revolution: OverviewSamuel SlaterEli WhitneyThe Cotton GinReplaceable PartsSpinning JennyIron productionBessemer ProcessSteam EngineRobert FultonErie CanalTransportationThe Factory ActsFactory SystemLabor UnionsChild LaborAnnie BesantMatchgirlsBreaker BoysNewsiesJoseph PulitzerWilliam Randolph HearstWorking ConditionsWomen During the Industrial RevolutionAssembly LineInventions and TechnologyLewis Howard LatimerThomas EdisonAlexander Graham BellNikola TeslaInternal Combustion EngineFord Model THenry FordJ.P. MorganAndrew CarnegieCarnegie SteelJohn D. RockefellerStandard OilNorthern Securities CompanyTheodore RooseveltRoosevelt & Trust BustingRoosevelt vs. J.P. MorganThe Sherman Antitrust ActAntitrust LawsFederal Trade Commission Act of 1914The Square DealLegacy Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798883931184
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The Industrial Revolution
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The Industrial Revolution: A Quick Read (World History : A Quick Read Series)
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