The Industrial Revolution: Steam and Steel

The Industrial Revolution has had the most far-reaching and transformative effects of any era in the planet's history. After detailing life and technology in Europe prior to the revolution, this volume presents the changes that led to the revolution, important inventions and innovations, societal and economic consequences, and the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States. Readers will learn how inventions we take for granted today, such as the telephone, steam engine, and railroad, transformed our world and started ... Read More

The Industrial Revolution has had the most far-reaching and transformative effects of any era in the planet's history. After detailing life and technology in Europe prior to the revolution, this volume presents the changes that led to the revolution, important inventions and innovations, societal and economic consequences, and the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States. Readers will learn how inventions we take for granted today, such as the telephone, steam engine, and railroad, transformed our world and started us on the path to globalization. Read Less

• All from $18.13
• Used Books from $21.59
• eBook from $18.13

• • eBook Details

  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (3 Options) 180 Day Rental: $18.13 (Expires May 27, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $27.19 (Expires Nov 28, 2025) 730 Day Rental: $30.82 (Expires Nov 28, 2026) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $36.25 Title: The Industrial Revolution by James Wolfe Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc Print ISBN: 9781680480269, 168048026X eText ISBN: 9781680480283 Edition: 2015 1st edition Format: PDF eBook	$18.13 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ