As modern man's greatest growth spurt, the Industrial Revolution ushered in an era unsurpassed in the history of the modern world, from technology to migration. Using an eclectic group of viewpoints including presidential addresses, anonymous testimony, and the perspectives of such figures as Jack London, H.G. Wells, and Henry Ford, this volume helps readers understand the scope, origin, and effects of the Industrial Revolution. Readers are drawn into a time and place that is still impacting the world today.