Reflect on the scientific temperament of the Victorian
Age.
The industrial
revolution during Victorian era took the world by a storm. The invention of
the steam engine by James Watt was the first drop of the
avalanche. This began a new era in the history of the world and changed it
forever. The globe shrunk and one could travel all over the world in less time.
Thus, the communication and link between different places was established and
has only improved since then.
Victorian era science inventions
All this was witnessed by
those living during the Victorian era in England. The stage coach was one incredible
innovation and made travelling over land so much more easy to use and safer
too. Canals were constructed during this time were
a great help in terms of inland communication. Steam ships,
the vessels that
brought the world to Britain were also developed during this time. The railway
lines were
laid down during this time.
The invention of railways was one of the
most useful inventions of the industrial revolution and of course, the
Victorian era. This scientific development led to the easy and cheap
transportation of resources, i.e. material and human as well and raw materials from
one place to another. The growth of industries and factories found this to be a
very beneficial thing. Labour poured into these factory and industry towns by
the hundreds....................................................................................
0 comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.