industrial revolution

Presents a comprehensive reference library cumulative index to the Development of the Industrial U.S.

First-hand documents trace the history of the Industrial Revolution and highlight the economic, social, and personal changes that occurred throughout the period.

Examines how Europe flourished during the Industrial Revolution, from 1750 to 1914, discussing how European geography, politics, culture, arts, recreation, social class system, economy, and daily life changed during the era.

Traces the Industrial Revolution--what happened and how it affected society--in various places around the world from 1760 through the 1990s.

Contains twenty-two essays that discuss the causes, spread, and impact of the Industrial Revolution, the innovators behind the movement, and the role of laborers and robber barons.

Provides an overview of the history of the Industrial Revolution in the United States and discuses how it influenced American economics.

Follows the development of the American Industrial Revolution from 1793 to 1850, including the major industrial inventions and advances of the time period.

Describes American sweatshops during the Industrial Revolution, including their workers, their dangers, life in and out of them, and the role of organized labor and reformers in putting an end to them. Includes an annotated further-reading list.

Reveals the many ideas and schools of economics that have emerged since trading first began in ancient times.