Conde Library: Modern History: The Historical Investigation 2024: Industrialisation

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Social Change in the British Industrial Revolution
An overview of the social changes brought about the Industrial Revolution. From the World History Encyclopedia.
Industrialization, Labor, and Life
The social impact of the Industrial Revolution from the National Geographic.
7 Negative Effects of the Industrial Revolution
From History.com
Why Britain became more Democratic
Created by BBC Bitesize. Click through to see the impact of industrialisation and urbanisation.
How the Industrial Revolution Fueled the Growth of Cities
The rise of mills and factories drew an influx of people to cities—and placed new demand on urban infrastructures in the US. From the History.Com.
The Impact of Industrialization on Society: A Comparative Historical Analysis
Journal article on the impact of industrialisation. Written by Professor Choudhary, University of Delhi.

Mill Towns Become Mill Cities
A look at the process of urbanisation as a result of the Industrial Revolution. From The Industrial Revolutions podcast
Disease and the Industrial Revolution
Dr Ian Miller, Lecturer at Ulster University, talks about how urbanisation and industrialisation in Belfast worsened the health of its residents over the 19th century. From Epidemic Belfast, a medical history of Belfast.
In Our Time: Consequences of the Industrial Revolution
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the far-reaching consequences of the Industrial Revolution, which brought widespread social and intellectual change to Britain. From the BBC.