Bibliograph

The industrial revolution, the birth of the modern world

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The industrial revolution, the birth of the modern world

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The industrial revolution

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

History 50Minutes.com

Sub title

the birth of the modern world

Summary

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Industrial Revolution in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Industrial Revolution. In the second half of the 18th century, industrial production in Britain skyrocketed, resulting in profound economic and social changes. The technical developments responsible for this dizzying progress soon spread across Europe and the USA, changing the face of society in these countries. The Industrial Revolution shaped the modern world, and continues to have a major impact on our lives today. In just 50 minutes you will: - Learn about key figures in the Industrial Revolution, including James Watt and Thomas Edison - Find out about the main developments that took place in this period and their impact on industrial production - Analyse the economic and social consequences of the Industrial Revolution, including urban poverty and a rising birth rate ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery

Target audience

adult

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