The Rise of Industry, Christopher Collier
The Rise of Industry, Christopher Collier
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The Rise of Industry
1860–1900

Author: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Unabridged: 2 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: AudioBookShelf

Published: 08/01/2013

Synopsis

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation. The Rise of Industry gives a detailed account of the industrialization of America in the last decades of the nineteenth century. It includes descriptions of the technological advances of the late 1800s, poor working conditions, the rise of large corporations and labor unions, and eventual government regulation.

About Christopher Collier

Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.

About James Lincoln Collier

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

About Jim Manchester

Jim Manchester is a retired English and theater teacher in Rhode Island. He has directed and acted in many theatrical productions over the years and has done voice-over work in the Providence area. Jim resides in the lovely seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Reviews

Goodreads review by George on May 26, 2021

I love this series: bitesize pieces of history, almost like a series of Great Books lectures.......more

Goodreads review by Lawrence on December 29, 2017

With these books, I feel like they pack about as much in them as they can. I good a concise beginners guide to that time. A monumental time bridging our old colonial new country to the roaring 20th century country we know today. (Yes, it is the 21st century. But things have not changed dramatically.......more

Goodreads review by Viktor on August 13, 2019

Considering how incredibly compact this book is compared to the vastness of the subject, I was quite impressed. It describing the most important things and even manages to balance them by describing different opinions and interpretations. A very easy read and a great introduction for readers in a hu......more

Quotes

“The Colliers have opted for interpretational history…By focusing on broad themes, the Colliers are able to show cause and effect over several decades and to make the sweep of time ‘bite-sized’ and intelligible.” School Library Journal

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