Morris, Neil, 1946-

The Industrial Revolution / Neil Morris. - [Florence, Italy?] : Zak Books, c2009. - 48p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. - History ; 15. .

Includes index. "The rise of modern industry"--cover.

Introduction -- The importance of the industrial revolution -- Great Britain -- The factory system -- The textile industry -- The agricultural revolution -- Source of power -- Great inventions -- Iron and steel -- Transportation and communication -- The commercial revolution -- Belgium and France -- Germany -- The United States of America -- Russia -- Japan -- Urbanization -- City life -- Working families -- Trade unions and social reform -- Art and literature.

"Trace the origins and growth of the industrial revolution and see how it so radically changed technology, transportation, trade, the economy, and society." -- p.[4] of cover.

ISBN: 9788860981776 8860981778

LCCN: 2009923559

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Industrial revolution.