Industrialisation and the People: Britain c1783-1885

The Oxford AQA History series has been developed by a team of passionate history teachers and authors with examining experience. Written to match the new AQA specification, this new edition covers AS and A Level content together. This textbook covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of British history. Its aim is to enable you to understand and make connections between the six key thematic questions covered in the specification including : how was Britain governed, what pressures did governments face, how did the economy change, and how did society and social policy develop ? Retains well-loved features including Timeline and A Closer Look Practice Questions and Study Tips prepare you for the new exam questions, with support for essay writing and evaluating historical interpretations Helps you assess the value of historical extracts and the debate among historians on particular issues and developments A wide range of activities allow you to develop analytical skills and understanding through individual, group discussion and research work.