The Industrial Revolution: a Very Short Introduction |
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| Author:
| Allen, Robert C. |
| Series title: | Very Short Introductions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-870678-6 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2017 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $15.41AUD $21.95 |
Book Description:
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The Industrial Revolution was one of the great, transforming events of world history. Robert C. Allen explains what happened during this period, and why. He asks why the revolution occured in Britain rather than other countries, and looks at the impact of changing technology and business organizations on contemporary social structures.
The Industrial Revolution was one of the great, transforming events of world history. Robert C. Allen explains what happened during this period, and why. He asks why the revolution occured in Britain rather than other countries, and looks at the impact of changing technology and business organizations on contemporary social structures.