LibGuides: History: Industrial Revolution

Industrial Britain

Industrial Britain by Christine Counsell; Chris Steer; John Plumb; Jon Blake (Illustrator); Christopher Rothero (Illustrator); William Rowsell (Illustrator) Three main sections present a broad view of Britain during the Industrial Age. Industrial, societal and governmental changes of the period are isolated to reveal the birth of the factory, the development of city life and the restoration of Parliament and chartism.
Call Number: CPS 2A1
ISBN: 9780521424943
Publication Date: 1993

Industrial revolution by John D. Clare This an account of a technological revolution which transformed society throughout the world and which some historians believe is still continuing today. Using contemporary documentation from Britain, Europe and America, John Clare draws the reader into the excitements of the industrial success: the development of railways, the growth of industry, the progress made in the field of science. He also shows the reader some of the devastating results of this period of tremendous expansion.
Call Number: CPS 1B6
ISBN: 9780370318356
Publication Date: 1993