The Industrial Revolution by Peter Hepplewhite
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.
Peter Hepplewhite is an experienced writer of children's history and has taught the subject for many years. He is currently the Education Officer for Tyne & Wear Archives Service. Peter's wife Mairi, helped compile this book.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780750239103 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750239107 |
| Title | The Industrial Revolution |
| Author | Peter Hepplewhite |
| Series | All About Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2002-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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