The Industrial Revolution Explained: Steam, Sparks & Massive Wheels - An Illustrated Guide to the Technology that Changed Britain Forever: Steam, ... Britain Forever (England's Living History) - Softcover

Yorke, Mr Stan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853069353 ISBN 13: 9781853069352

Verlag: Countryside Books, 2005

Inhaltsangabe

In this concise illustrated guide, Stan Yorke tells the story of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, simplifying an otherwise complicated subject with his easy-to-follow writing style. Illustrations, photography and detailed line drawings by Trevor Yorke bring the subject vividly to life.

At its core, this is the story of how machines changed the face of industry and farming in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. What kick-started the Industrial Revolution? How did the machines actually work? How does this period of seismic change continue to influence our lives today? All these questions and more are covered here. 

The book is split into four sections. 

Section I looks at the historical background to the revolution, showing that it was a steady accumulation of knowledge and skills, rather than a sudden step-change, that characterised this period. 

Section II looks in detail at the four major industrial areas that are well represented in our museums, explaining how the basic machines work and how the processes were developed. Take a peek at the inner workings of the steam engine, weaving loom and many more.

Section III looks at the supporting cast that enabled this vast expansion: factories, buildings, agriculture, canals and railways for example. 

Section IV provides recommendations for further exploration of the subject (including the best museums to visit), along with a list of notable inventions, surprising statistics and a glossary of terms.

The Industrial Revolution Explained is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to find out more about the technology that drove this incredible period of invention and expansion in British history.

CONTENTS

• INTRODUCTION 
• A BRIEF HISTORY
• Chapter 1: SETTING THE SCENE
• Chapter 2: SCIENCE REPLACES DOGMA
• Chapter 3: WHEELS FROM THE PAST
• Chapter 4: MATERIALS OF OUR DREAMS
• Chapter 5: POWER OF A THOUSAND HORSES
• Chapter 6: CLOTH FOR ALL
• Chapter 7: AGRICULTURE
• Chapter 8: COAL
• Chapter 9: CANALS & RAILWAYS
• Chapter 10 FACTORIES
• Chapter 11 BUILDINGS
• MUSEUMS & SITES TO VISIT 
• STATISTICS 
• NOTABLE INVENTIONS & EVENTS
• GLOSSARY 
• INDEX

Über diesen Titel

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Countryside Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1853069353
• ISBN 13: 9781853069352
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar