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All About: The Industrial Revolution

Peter Hepplewhite, Author

Series: All About

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: July 23, 2015

Category: History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)

ISBN: 9780750294850

The book offers a chronological political history of the Industrial Revolution, as well as chapters on the major themes. 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. Complete with timeline, glossary and 2-page index.

Peter Hepplewhite

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.