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Part of the book series: Macmillan Master (MACMMA)

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Table of contents (33 chapters)

Front Matter

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Population
- David Taylor
Pages 1-20
The Agrarian Revolution 1750–1850
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Pages 21-42
The Industrial Revolution
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Pages 43-49
The Textile Industry 1700–1850
- David Taylor
Pages 50-70
The Luddites
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Pages 71-79
The Coal Industry 1700–1850
- David Taylor
Pages 80-90
The Iron Industry 1700–1850
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Pages 91-104
The Pottery Industry 1700–1900
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Pages 105-113
The Development of Power 1700–1850
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Pages 114-123
Road Transport
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Pages 124-139
Canals
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Pages 140-154
Railways
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Pages 155-178
The Development of Shipping 1800–1939
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Pages 179-193
Factory Reform
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Pages 194-218
Social and Economic Conditions in Britain 1793–1822
- David Taylor
Pages 219-237
The Poor Law 1750–1948
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Pages 238-252
Law and Order 1700–1900
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Pages 253-276
Education 1750–1944
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Pages 277-300
Public Health in Britain 1750–1900
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Pages 301-331

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About this book

A concise, up-to-date introductory text for first examinations, covering the period from 1750 to the present day. The book includes a wide selection of source material in keeping with the current trends in history teaching.

Bibliographic Information

Book Title: Mastering Economic and Social History
Authors: David Taylor
Series Title: Macmillan Master
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-19377-6
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Business & Management Collection, Business and Management (R0)
Copyright Information: Macmillan Publishers Limited 1988
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 723
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: Economic History

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