The Illustrated History of the world Volume 7: The age of revolution

The Illustrated History of the World is a lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, each volume of this comprehensive reference work traces the tumultuous story of humankind from prehistory to the end of the 20th century. The rise and fall of civilizations; the impact of powerful individuals on world events; the interplay of state and religion; the social and economic factors that influence societies--these are some of the themes of this masterful, sweeping narrative.
Roberts tells the fascinating story of the major changes that swept through nineteenth-century Europe, the consolidation of the European world hegemony, and political change in the Anglo-Saxon world. Topics covered including the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment, population growth and increased life expectancy, the impact of agricultural developments and industrialization, and urbanisation, the American declaration of independence and more.