The book offers a chronological political history of the Industrial Revolution, as well as chapters on the major themes. The 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. It is complete with timeline, glossary and 2-page index.
- ISBN10 0750239115
- ISBN13 9780750239110
- Publish Date 14 March 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 27 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English