Describes the dramatic technological, industrial, and social changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the United States. Based on contemporary evidence, this work explores the causes and effects of the industrial revolution. It takes a world view of the changes which revolutionalized work, travel, medicine, communication, engineering, architecture and almost every aspect of day to day life.

Includes index. Maps on front lining papers, chronological chart on back lining papers.

Europe in 1750 -- The domestic system -- Trade and growth -- Inventions and innovation -- The first factories -- Coal -- The first railways -- Engineering -- Factory work -- Urban conditions -- Iron and steel -- Civil engineering -- Stock markets -- The scientific revolution -- Trade and transport -- Economic forces -- Emigration -- Wealth -- Philanthropy -- Unions, parties and laws -- Education -- Medicine and health -- Home helps -- Big business.