Engines of Mischief: Technology, Rebellion, and the Industrial Revolution in England, 1817-1818

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Louise Blakeney Williams Brendan Palla

Engines of Mischief

Technology, Rebellion, and the Industrial Revolution in England, 1817-1818

Louise Blakeney Williams, Brendan Palla, Megan Squire

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English

The University of North Carolina Press
29 October 2024

European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Trade unions; Industrial arbitration & negotiation; History of engineering & technology

Series: Reacting to the Past™

Engines of Mischief explores the day-to-day labor, economic, political, and social climate at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in Manchester, England, between 1817 and 1818. Using new economic theories of the time, parliamentary commissions, and news reports, students will engage with crucial issues of the day, debating factory conditions and child labor; the role of the government in the economy, taxation, workers' unions; and the extension of political rights down the social hierarchy.

In the game, by assuming the roles of historical actors from various classes of society, students are faced with choices about how to live and prosper during this period of great technological, economic, and social transformation. Will the working class violently resist new technology in factories, form unions, or join radical political clubs to improve their working conditions and protect their rights? How best will middle-class entrepreneurs run their enterprises; will they provide fair treatment to their workers or simply maximize their profit? How will the aristocrats maintain their power in government and society? Will they support the middle or the working classes?

By: Louise Blakeney Williams, Brendan Palla, Megan Squire
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
ISBN: 9781469683546
ISBN 10: 1469683547
Series: Reacting to the Past™
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 29 October 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Louise Blakeney Williams is professor of history at Central Connecticut State University. Brendan Palla is associate professor of philosophy at St. Patrick's Seminary and University. Megan Squire is deputy director for analytics at the Southern Poverty Law Center.