Books on Topic: 'Industrial Revolution'

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist Adam Smith, published on March 9, 1776 dur...

Anna of the Five Towns follows the life of Anna Tellwright, a young woman trapped by her father's wealth and strict religious upbringing in the indust...

This book offers a captivating look back at the state of chemistry a century ago, providing a non-technical explanation of how chemical forces influen...

Ebenezer Elliott's *In These Days...* is a collection of political verse, known for its fierce critique of the social injustices and economic hardship...

Ned Sankey, a spirited and determined boy, navigates the tumultuous backdrop of the Luddite riots in early 19th-century Yorkshire. His life takes a tr...