An Economic History of the World since 1400. Episode 18, Power: From Peat Bogs to Steam Engines Episode 18, Power: From Peat Bogs to Steam Engines.

Streaming video - 2016

Coal wasn't the only fuel in use during the Industrial Revolution. First, Professor Harreld introduces you to other power sources that were in use at the time (including peat and animal power). Then, he takes you inside the dramatic evolution of the steam engine-a new power source that would have an irrevocable impact on the progression of the world economy.

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[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2016.
2019.
Language
English
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Donald J. Harreld (actor)
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A Kanopy streaming video
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (29 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).