Description

From the beginning of the eighteenth century to the high water mark of the Victorian era, the world was transformed by a technological revolution the like of which had never been seen before. Inventors, businessmen, scientists, explorers all had their part to play in the story of the Industrial Revolution and in this Brief History Thomas Crump brings their story to life, and shows why it is a chapter in English history that can not be ignored.

Previous praise for Thomas Crump's A Brief History of Science:

'A serious and fully furnished history of science, from which anyone interested in the development of ideas . . . will greatly profit.' A. C. Grayling, Financial Times

'Provides an enduring sense of the extraordinary ingenuity that defines our relationship with nature.' Guardian

'An excellent account . . Crump writes with authority.' TLS

A Brief History of How the Industrial Revolution Changed the World

Product form

£10.99

Includes FREE delivery
Usually despatched within 3 days
Paperback / softback by Thomas Crump

1 in stock

Short Description:

From the beginning of the eighteenth century to the high water mark of the Victorian era, the world was transformed... Read more

    Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
    Publication Date: 27/05/2010
    ISBN13: 9781845298975, 978-1845298975
    ISBN10: 1845298977

    Number of Pages: 400

    Non Fiction , History

    Description

    From the beginning of the eighteenth century to the high water mark of the Victorian era, the world was transformed by a technological revolution the like of which had never been seen before. Inventors, businessmen, scientists, explorers all had their part to play in the story of the Industrial Revolution and in this Brief History Thomas Crump brings their story to life, and shows why it is a chapter in English history that can not be ignored.

    Previous praise for Thomas Crump's A Brief History of Science:

    'A serious and fully furnished history of science, from which anyone interested in the development of ideas . . . will greatly profit.' A. C. Grayling, Financial Times

    'Provides an enduring sense of the extraordinary ingenuity that defines our relationship with nature.' Guardian

    'An excellent account . . Crump writes with authority.' TLS

    Customer Reviews

    Be the first to write a review
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl,

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account