The Industrial Revolution in Britain

by Don Nardo

Book Overview

Author Don Nardo provides a comprehensive history of the economic and social changes that transpired in Britain as the Industrial Revolution pushed the country from an agrarian society to one organized around industrial manufacturing. The first industrial revolution, from 1760 to 1830, was largely confined to Britain. During this time, Britain became a leader in textile production and pioneered the use of new energy sources such as coal, petroleum,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420501526
• ISBN13: 9781420501520
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 11