Creators of the Age of Steel

The Creators of the Age of Steel by W.T. Jeans is a book that explores the history of the industrial revolution and the people who played a significant role in shaping it. The book covers the period from the mid-18th century to the early 20th century and discusses how the development of the steel industry revolutionized manufacturing and transformed society.The book begins by examining the early pioneers of the steel industry, including Benjamin Huntsman, who invented the crucible process for making steel, and Henry Bessemer, who developed the Bessemer process for mass-producing steel. It then goes on to discuss the impact of steel on various industries, such as transportation, construction, and weaponry.The book also delves into the lives of the people who worked in the steel industry, including the industrialists who built vast empires and the workers who toiled in the factories. It explores the social and economic changes that accompanied the rise of the steel industry, such as the growth of urbanization and the emergence of the modern labor movement.Overall, The Creators of the Age of Steel is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most transformative periods in human history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped the industrial revolution and changed the world forever.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.