The History book. 5. Triumphant symphony

Fifth in a series of nine animated films on the history of Western Civilization. Looks at the Industrial Revolution and some of its effects: the movement of people into the cities; the use of child labour; the exploitation of workers; the movement of capitalists into parliament to further their own interests and their use of police to quell the workers’ complaints; and the development of monopolies. English version by Tricontinental Film Center. Suitable for lower secondary level.