The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution by Nigel Smith, published by Cherrytree Books on December 5, 2019, is an informative exploration of the significant changes brought about by the industrial transformation in 18th-century Britain. This 80-page book delves into the effects of industrialization on both domestic and international landscapes, examining key aspects such as industry, power, and transport.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the formation of an industrial working class and the various reform and self-help movements that emerged in response. The book also addresses the complex dynamics between reformism, capital interests, and government policies, prompting critical questions about the true nature of the Industrial Revolution and its beneficiaries. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for those interested in history, particularly regarding Europe and Great Britain.
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This title examines the impact the great industrial transformation of 18th-century Britain had on both the domestic and international scenes. After considering the nature and significance of revolutions in industry, power and transport, it goes on to consider the formation of an industrial working class, the reform and self-help movements that arose from it, and the struggle between reformism, the vested interests of capital and the laissez-faire of government. It asks what the Industrial Revolution really was, and questions who benefited from it.
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