Remaking History Volume: Industrial Revolutionaries

When we think about the profound societal and technological changes that shaped our present world, few periods stand out as prominently as the Industrial Revolution. This transformative era, spanning from the late 18th to the mid-19th century, marked a shift from agrarian societies to industrialized and urbanized ones.

Remaking History Volume: Industrial Revolutionaries offers a compelling exploration into the lives and works of the key figures who orchestrated this extraordinary revolution. Their innovations, ideas, and entrepreneurial spirit laid the foundations for today's modernity, fundamentally altering the way we live, work, and interact. Let's journey back in time and uncover the stories of these titans of change.

ReMaking History, Volume 2: Industrial Revolutionaries

by William Gurstelle (Kindle Edition)

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The Masters of Machinery: James Watt and the Steam Engine

No discussion about the Industrial Revolution would be complete without mentioning James Watt, the Scottish engineer who revolutionized steam power. His improvements to the steam engine made it significantly more efficient, leading to its widespread adoption in various industries such as mining, transportation, and manufacturing. Watt's ingenious invention propelled the Industrial Revolution into full swing, enabling unprecedented levels of production and urbanization.

Discover the hardships Watt faced during his early years, the trials and triumphs that ultimately led to his breakthroughs, and the impact his steam engine had on the world as we know it today. Prepare to be inspired by the tenacity and brilliance of this engineering pioneer.

A Visionary Force: Sir Richard Arkwright and the Water Frame

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ReMaking History, Volume 2: Industrial Revolutionaries

by William Gurstelle (Kindle Edition)

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	27565 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	176 pages

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Industrial Revolutionaries is the second volume in William Gurstelle's unique exploration of history's great inventors. Each chapter revisits the life and times of one of the forward-thinking revolutionaries who helped create the world we live in. You will not only learn about their great inventions, you'll also get step-by-step instructions for recreating them yourself. History will come to life as you have never experienced it before when you build it with your own hands. Inside this volume, you will discover:

• Joseph McKibben and the Air Muscle
• Squire Whipple and the Iron Bridge
• Abe Lincoln and the Campaign Torch
• Samuel Morse and the Telegraph
• J.F. Daniell and the Storage Battery
• Ben Franklin and the Leyden Jar
• Charles Goodyear and the Vulcanization of Rubber

Be sure to also check out ReMaking History, Volume 1: Early Makers and ReMaking History, Volume 3: Makers of the Modern World.