Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10 : 0282701850 ISBN 13 : 9780282701857
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the major developments that shaped the United Kingdom from 1815 onward. The author traces political, social, and economic transformations that occurred in the decades following the Napoleonic Wars. The focus lies chiefly on Britain, with substantial coverage devoted to its industrial and social developments in the 19th century. The author presents the transition from manual labor to machine-powered factories, describing the impact this shift had on the workforce and the overall economy. Social reforms such as child labor laws and the abolition of slavery are discussed, showcasing the evolving attitudes toward labor and human rights. The text also explores Britain's expanding colonial empire and its global influence, highlighting the complex relationships between the mother country and its colonies. The book concludes by reflecting on Britain's industrial prowess, its social progress, and its enduring global role. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.