The European industrial revolution / Burgan, Michael

Describes the rise of industry in Europe, covering why businesses began using coal and oil in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the effect of railroads on the Industrial Revolution, and how these events led to the world economy of the present day.

Explores the events surrounding the European Industrial Revolution and details its progression. Reveals how the continent was affected and charts the modern legacy of this event. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional reading sources.