CGGS Library: History: Industrial Revolution

Books from our collection

Here are some of the books and eBooks in the Library collection. Find more by searching the catalogue (link below), using search terms like Great Britain - History - 19th Century, or Industrial Revolution.

For eBooks, you may be prompted to login - find the login details on our Canvas page.

Library catalogue (Oliver)
Use the Library catalogue to search for books and other resources. Find out more on the Read page.

eBooks

Industrial Revolution Reference Library by James L. Outman; Elisabeth M. Outman; Matthew E. May
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780787693039
Publication Date: 2004
Covers the ideas and social turmoil that marked this transition as well as the machines, manufacturing processes and energy sources that spurred it on.
The British Industrial Revolution: Milestones In Modern World History by Alan Allport
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781438136929
Publication Date: 2011
Explains how and why the Industrial Revolution occurred and what its consequences were for the ordinary men, women, and children caught up in its extraordinary changes.
World eras. Volume 9 : Industrial Revolution in Europe, 1750-1914 by James R. Farr, [editor]
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781414444222
Publication Date: 2003
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the Industrial Revolution in Europe, 1750-1914.

Important information

Guidelines for Written Work Years 7-10 2023 Guidelines for students in Years 7-10. Topics addressed include: • Guided inquiry • APA referencing • Example of a reference list • In-text referencing for beginners • Writing practical reports for Science • Citing different information types

Pictures

Search these sites for images you can use freely.

Pictures on Trove (National Library)
Find primary source material - pictures - here.

Audiovisual material

ClickView Playlist: Industrial Revolution
Click here for a playlist of videos about the Industrial Revolution. You will need to log in using your school ID and password.

How to use ClickView

Websites

Isambard Kingdom Brunel - from BBC History
Brunel was one of the most versatile and audacious engineers of the 19th century, responsible for the design of tunnels, bridges, railway lines and ships.
Thomas Telford - Scottish Engineer
Empire and Industry - the National Archives
Find out about the impact of the Industrial Revolution and how living and working conditions changed for many in Britain.
Victorian Britain - National Archives resource
Discover how safe it was to live in Victorian Britain, were people healthy? happy?
A summary of the Industrial Revolution - BBC
A useful overview of the Industrial Revolution. use the arrows at the top and bottom of the page to progress through the pages. take note of words that are in blue as these will link you to more information regarding that aspect of the Industrial Revolution.
How was life different in Victorian times? - The National Archives
This webpage provides many visual resources for the life and time period. click on an image to see it in more detail.
All Change in the Victorian Age - BBC History
Explore rural life, the railways, changes in industry and social structures.
Industrial revelations series
A series of 10 episodes (each about 23 minutes in length) that explore various aspects of the Industrial Revolution including coal, canals, steam and the textiles industry to name a few.

Databases

These links take you to databases we subscribe to. Some may need a login and password. These can be found on our Canvas page.

Gale Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Search over 17,000 publications from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources covering biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, environmental sciences, history, marketing, political sciences, and psychology. Access articles from Nature, the Economist, the New York Times, and thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC.
Infobase eBooks This link opens in a new window
A collection of non-fiction e-books that cover all topic areas. These resources range from encyclopaedias to subject and topic specific information. Access these books directly on your devise by exploring via topic area or using the search bar with key words.

The British Industrial Revolution

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Use search strategies such as:
Industrial Revolution and Inventions
Industrial Revolution and Living Standards
Industrial Revolution and impact and Great Britain
Specific Gale References below.

Modern World History This link opens in a new window
Search Phrases: Industrial Revolution and Inventions,
Industrial Revolution and Great Britain
Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
From the Ancient World to today's headlines, World History provides primary sources, reliable reference, and multi-media content. This database is useful when looking for a historical understanding of a topic and in History subjects.
Gale in Context: High School This link opens in a new window
Use search term Industrial Revolution
Excellent resources
Invention steam engine link below

Industrial Revolution Steam Engine