"An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England" by Edward Potts Cheyney is a journey through England’s past, starting from its earliest days and moving through the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution. The book connects the dots between England's economy, its people, and its growth as a nation, making it easy to understand for students. It begins by looking at how England's land and location affected how people lived and worked there. It also discusses the first people who settled in England, like the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Scandinavians, and how they shaped the country's society. This background information is important for understanding the bigger changes that came later with industrialization and shifts in society.
An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England
By Edward Potts Cheyney
Uncover how the echoes of ancient settlers and the lay of the land molded a nation poised for dramatic industrial and social transformation.
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About the AuthorEdward Potts Cheyney, A.M., LL.D. (1861–1947) was an American historical and economic writer, born at Wallingford, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1883. He visited German universities and studied at the British Museum. He was elected as a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1904. The University of Pennsylvania conferred the degree of LL.D. on him in 1911.
Edward Potts Cheyney, A.M., LL.D. (1861–1947) was an American historical and economic writer, born at Wallingford, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1883. He visited German universities and studied at the British Museum. He was elected as a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1904. The University of Pennsylvania conferred the degree of LL.D. on him in 1911.
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