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Author : Christine Richardson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book James Brindley - Canal Pioneer written by Christine Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christine Richardson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781870002974
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (29 download)
Download or read book James Brindley written by Christine Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nick Corble
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752472240
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book James Brindley written by Nick Corble and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It can be said of few men that without them the course of their nation's history would have been very different, yet through the force of his ideas and sheer bloody-mindedness, James Brindley, the first great canal builder, provided the spark that ignited the Industrial Revolution, united the nation and set Britain on course to become the world's first superpower. Born into poverty and barely literate, Brindley had a vision for the country that defied both established society and the natural order, dividing mid-eighteenth-century scientific and political opinion. Crowds flocked to marvel at this new canals and the engineering feats that accompanied them, with Brindley's inventiveness earning him the nickname 'The Schemer'.
Author : Christine Richardson
Publisher : Richlow Books
ISBN 13 : 9780955260919
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (69 download)
Download or read book Chesterfield Canal History Nuggets written by Christine Richardson and published by Richlow Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chesterfield Canal was one of the waterways built during the exciting, pioneering era of such waterways in this country, and it is therefore one of the oldest, with a completion date of 1777. This book contains six articles of the history of the Canal.
Author : Anthony Burton
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1473870356
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book The Canal Builders written by Anthony Burton and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canal Builders is a classic history book for anyone interested in the development of Britain's canal system. The book, which was first published in the 1970s, is now republished here in a new fifth edition. It takes the reader from the middle of the eighteenth century, to the start of the railway age in the early nineteenth century. Anthony Burton has revised and improved the original text, using new material that he has found in archives since it was first published, and has added many extra illustrations. This is the remarkable story of the many groups of people who were responsible for building Britain's canal system. There were industrialists such as Josiah Wedgwood, who promoted canals to help his own industry, and speculators, financed the projects in the hope of a good return. The work was planned by engineers, some of whom, such as James Brindley and Thomas Telford, have become famous, while others have remained virtually unknown but still did magnificent work. This is also the story of the great, anonymous army of men who actually did the work the navvies. This was the first book ever to study the lives of these labourers in detail. Altogether it is an epic story of how the transport route that made the industrial revolution possible was built.'Well planned and well written There is no better introduction to the early canal age.' The EconomistLinks End Links Author End Author
Author : Kenneth E. Hendrickson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0810888882
Total Pages : 1145 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of the Industrial Revolution in World History written by Kenneth E. Hendrickson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 1145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As editor Kenneth E. Hendrickson, III, notes in his introduction: “Since the end of the nineteenth-century, industrialization has become a global phenomenon. After the relative completion of the advanced industrial economies of the West after 1945, patterns of rapid economic change invaded societies beyond western Europe, North America, the Commonwealth, and Japan.” In The Encyclopedia of the Industrial Revolution in World History contributors survey the Industrial Revolution as a world historical phenomenon rather than through the traditional lens of a development largely restricted to Western society. The Encyclopedia of the Industrial Revolution in World History is a three-volume work of over 1,000 entries on the rise and spread of the Industrial Revolution across the world. Entries comprise accessible but scholarly explorations of topics from the “aerospace industry” to “zaibatsu.” Contributor articles not only address topics of technology and technical innovation but emphasize the individual human and social experience of industrialization. Entries include generous selections of biographical figures and human communities, with articles on entrepreneurs, working men and women, families, and organizations. They also cover legal developments, disasters, and the environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution. Each entry also includes cross-references and a brief list of suggested readings to alert readers to more detailed information. The Encyclopedia of the Industrial Revolution in World History includes over 300 illustrations, as well as artfully selected, extended quotations from key primary sources, from Thomas Malthus’ “Essay on the Principal of Population” to Arthur Young’s look at Birmingham, England in 1791. This work is the perfect reference work for anyone conducting research in the areas of technology, business, economics, and history on a world historical scale.
Author : Derek Pratt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472905849
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book Great Waterways Journeys written by Derek Pratt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to circling England using its inland waterways, by boat or on foot. Along the way we learn about our industrial heritage, how cities grew and thrived, as well as passing through spectacular landscapes and idyllic countryside. Beginning in leafy Surrey and ending at Bristol Docks via north Yorkshire, this 780-mile journey passes through the industrial landscape of the West Midlands and the stunning Pennine hills, as well as famous cities such as Oxford and Bath, taking you via the first canal in Britain, Hampton Court Palace, Cadbury World, idyllic Shropshire villages and iconic pieces of Victorian engineering. The route is split up into different sections, so readers can either take on the whole circumnavigation or one part of it. Celebrating the restoration of the canals that make this journey possible, the book features (and uses, if you're travelling by boat) iconic pieces of waterways history such as the Anderton Lift, the Barton Swing Aqueduct, and the 29 locks at Devizes. Each section of the route is illustrated by a map, and features practical information on locks, tunnels and aqueducts, nearby places of interest, good pubs, useful transport links etc. Giving readers a unique way to discover the beauty and variety of England's waterways, and laying down a new challenge to inland waterways enthusiasts, this is a practical and fascinating guide.
Author : Derek Pratt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472912659
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book Waterways Past & Present written by Derek Pratt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bestseller in hardback, this beautiful celebration of Britain's rich waterways heritage is now available in paperback and ebook. Through the superb photography of Derek Pratt, this lovely and quirky book looks at 50 transitional years when Britain's inland waterways changed from being a thriving commercial transport system to the much-loved pleasure cruising network it is today. Each double page spread juxtaposes superb atmospheric black and white photos of the locations as they were 50 years ago with vibrant colour photos showing how they look today, with many new photographs and updated captions for this edition. From quintessentially English rivers to London's busy canal network, this wonderful book highlights the architectural legacy and natural beauty that attracts thousands of visitors to go boating or walking along the towpaths.
Author : Christoph Roser
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1315350912
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (153 download)
Download or read book Faster, Better, Cheaper in the History of Manufacturing written by Christoph Roser and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The industrial revolution, mechanization, water and steam power, computers, and automation have given an enormous boost to manufacturing productivity. "Faster, Better, Cheaper" in the History of Manufacturing shows how the ability to make products faster, better, and cheaper has evolved from the stone age to modern times. It explains how different developments over time have raised efficiency and allowed the production of more and better products with less effort and materials, and hence faster, better, and cheaper. In addition, it describes the stories of inventors, entrepreneurs, and industrialists and looks at the intersection between technology, society, machines, materials, management, and – most of all – humans. "Faster, Better, Cheaper" in the History of Manufacturing follows this development throughout the ages. This book covers not only the technical aspects (mechanization, power sources, new materials, interchangeable parts, electricity, automation), but organizational innovations (division of labor, Fordism, Talyorism, Lean). Most of all, it is a story of the people that invented, manufactured, and marketed the products. The book shows how different developments over time raised efficiency and allowed production of more with less effort and materials, which brought us a large part of the wealth and prosperity we enjoy today. The stories of real inventors and industrialists are told, which includes not only their successes but also their problems and failures. The effect of good or bad management on manufacturing is a recurring theme in many chapters, as is the fight for intellectual property through thrilling tales of espionage. This is a story of successes and failures. It is not only about technology but also about social aspects. Ultimately, it is not a book about machines but about people!
Author : Jacob Bronowski
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1446417158
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (464 download)
Download or read book The Ascent Of Man written by Jacob Bronowski and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-07-31 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr Jacob Bronowksi's The Ascent of Man traces the development of human society through our understanding of science. First published in 1973 to accompany the groundbreaking BBC television series, it is considered one of the first works of 'popular science', illuminating the historical and social context of scientific development for a generation of readers. In his highly accessible style, Dr Bronowski discusses human invention from the flint tool to geometry, agriculture to genetics, and from alchemy to the theory of relativity, showing how they all are expressions of our ability to understand and control nature. In this new paperback edition, The Ascent of Man inspires, influences and informs as profoundly as ever.
Author : Bob Pace
Publisher : Galore Park
ISBN 13 : 147180898X
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (718 download)
Download or read book History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914 written by Bob Pace and published by Galore Park. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914 ensures a thorough understanding of the 'Britain and Empire' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus. Clearly presented content, lively illustrations and challenging end-of-chapter questions encourage learning and inspire a love of History. - Endorsed by ISEB - Written by the chief exam setter for ISEB History Common Entrance - Arranged chronologically, to help pupils understand historical context - Includes source-based questions to develop essential exam skills Answer book available separately. See History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914 Answers Also available from Galore Park www.galorepark.co.uk: - History for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Questions - History for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Answers - History for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide - History for Common Entrance: Medieval Realms Britain 1066-1485 - History for Common Entrance: The Making of the UK 1485-1750 Suitable for ISEB 13+ History exams from Autumn 2013 onwards.
Author : Harriet Hardy Taylor Mill
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253333933
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (339 download)
Download or read book The Complete Works of Harriet Taylor Mill written by Harriet Hardy Taylor Mill and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1998-08-22 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 170 years, Harriet Taylor Mill has been presented as a footnote in John Stuart Mill's life. This volume gives her a separate voice. Readers may assess for themselves the importance and influence of her ideas on "women's" issues such as marriage and divorce, education, domestic violence, and suffrage. And they will note the overlap of her ideas on ethics, religion, arts, and socialism, written in the 1830s, with her more famous husband's works, published 25 years later.
Author : Derek Pratt
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 147290513X
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book Urban Waterways written by Derek Pratt and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before roads and rail, the industrial hubs of Great Britain were linked to the ports by a network of manmade waterways. These canals fell into disuse in the early part of the twentieth century, but in the last fifty years they have undergone a complete revival. These newly transformed waterways have become attractive destinations, and for newcomers to a city, walking its waterways will unlock famous highlights as well as hidden delights. And that is just what this book does too. With the lavish colour photography for which he is renowned, Britain's 'biographer photographer' Derek Pratt explores all the major cities and towns linked by waterways, bringing to life the canals and their environs with images that are stunning, stylish and beautiful. Through interesting, informative and typically quirky text, Derek also reveals a whole treasure trove of fascinating things most people don't know about these industrial landscapes, whilst also explaining the commercial history of the waterways, their subsequent decline and recent revitalisation. Towns and cities covered include: London, Oxford, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Stoke on Trent and the Potteries, Leeds, Gloucester, Reading, Birmingham and the Black Country, Rugby, Worcester, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Bath.
Author : Tony Conder
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784421073
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (844 download)
Download or read book Canals in Britain written by Tony Conder and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early years of the Industrial Revolution, canals formed the arteries of Britain. Most waterways were local concerns, carrying cargoes over short distances and fitted into regional groups with their own boat types linked to the major river estuaries. This new history of Britain's canals starts with the first Roman waterways, moving on to their golden age in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and ends with the present day, describing the rise and fall of canal building and use in the UK. It tells the story of the narrow boats and barges borne by the canals, and the boatmen who navigated them as well as the wider tale of waterway development through the progress of civil engineering. Replete with beautiful photographs, this a complete guide to some of the most accessible and beautiful pieces of Britain's heritage.
Author : Joan Green
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1446627772
Total Pages : 543 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (466 download)
Download or read book An Easy Guide To British History written by Joan Green and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the remarkable events that have made the British race and culture over the past 15,000 years.The only consecutive history of Britain in print. Easy-reading and thought-provoking for the student, history-lover and general reader.
Author : Nick Corble
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445623277
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)
Download or read book Britain's Canals written by Nick Corble and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to Britain's Canals and why they are so important today as a leisure pursuit.
Author : Clive Price
Publisher : Sigma Press
ISBN 13 : 9781850588092
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (88 download)
Download or read book Best Tea Shop Walks in Cheshire written by Clive Price and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide lists a number of walks through the Cheshire countryside of moorlands, rivers, pastures and outcrops and ancient towns, villages, footpaths and bridleways, ending at recommended, and tested, tea shops.
