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The Industrial Revolution by Peter Hepplewhite

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Offering a chronological political history of the Industrial Revolution, this work contains chapters on the major themes such as developments in technology, the factory system and working life for men, women and children, the growth of industrial towns, and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the military, and ships and seafaring.

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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.

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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.
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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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