economic conditions

Examines the history of capitalism in America. Highlights the current trends as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the current economic system on citizens of the country. Includes resources for further information, and color photographs.

The author tells fifty stories of the ideas, people, and tools that have shaped the modern economy.

Describes the succession of technological developments that brought about economic changes in the United States from the time of the American Revolution up to the end of the twentieth century.

Discusses the impact of the industrial revolution on English society.

Discusses how the inventions of the combustion engine and electric power fostered the birth of a second industrial revolution in the United States.

Discusses the history of industrialization around the world.

Discusses the history and the factors that fostered industrialization in European countries.

Discusses the impact of better transportation via the railroad, steamship, and canal travel which made the industrialization of America easier.

Discusses the factors that led the United States into becoming an industrialized nation.

Discusses the factors involved in the spread of the industrial revolution from its birthplace in England to other European countries and beyond.