The Transformative Impact of the Industrial Revolution

This chapter explores the contrasting lives of peasants and proletarians during the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the opportunities and hardships faced by both. It emphasizes the evolving roles of women and children within this context, examining their struggles for autonomy and the repercussions of shifting labor dynamics. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the broader social and economic transformations, the rise of political movements, and the unique British experience within this transformative period.