The Industrial Revolution Explained : Steam, Sparks and Massive Wheels - an Illustrated Guide to the Technology that Changed Britain Forever (England's Living History)

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The Industrial Revolution Explained : Steam, Sparks and Massive Wheels - an Illustrated Guide to the Technology that Changed Britain Forever (England's Living History)

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  • 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 128 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9781853069352
  • DDC分類 338.09

Full Description

In this concise illustrated guide, Stan Yorke tells the story of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, simplifying an otherwise complicated subject with his easy-to-follow writing style. Illustrations, photography and detailed line drawings by Trevor Yorke bring the subject vividly to life.

At its core, this is the story of how machines changed the face of industry and farming in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. What kick-started the Industrial Revolution? How did the machines actually work? How does this period of seismic change continue to influence our lives today? All these questions and more are covered here.

The book is split into four sections.
Section I looks at the historical background to the revolution, showing that it was a steady accumulation of knowledge and skills, rather than a sudden step-change, that characterised this period.
Section II looks in detail at the four major industrial areas that are well represented in our museums, explaining how the basic machines work and how the processes were developed. Take a peek at the inner workings of the steam engine, weaving loom and many more.
Section III looks at the supporting cast that enabled this vast expansion: factories, buildings, agriculture, canals and railways for example.
Section IV provides recommendations for further exploration of the subject (including the best museums to visit), along with a list of notable inventions, surprising statistics and a glossary of terms

The Industrial Revolution Explained is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to find out more about the technology that drove this incredible period of invention and expansion in British history.

Contents

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
A BRIEF HISTORY
Chapter 1: SETTING THE SCENE
Chapter 2: SCIENCE REPLACES DOGMA
Chapter 3: WHEELS FROM THE PAST
Chapter 4: MATERIALS OF OUR DREAMS
Chapter 5: POWER OF A THOUSAND HORSES
Chapter 6: CLOTH FOR ALL
Chapter 7: AGRICULTURE
Chapter 8: COAL
Chapter 9: CANALS & RAILWAYS
Chapter 10 FACTORIES
Chapter 11 BUILDINGS
MUSEUMS & SITES TO VISIT
STATISTICS
NOTABLE INVENTIONS & EVENTS
GLOSSARY
INDEX