The Age of Steam – Power for Progress (1965)

The film “The Age of Steam” explores the evolution of power sources from ancient times to the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the transition from manual labor and animal power to the utilization of steam engines. It details the advancements in metallurgy and machinery that enabled the creation of more efficient steam engines, which revolutionized industries and transportation. The steam engine became a critical driver of economic change, leading to the rise of factories, the working class, and urbanization. The film concludes by linking the historical significance of steam power to modern energy sources, including electricity and atomic energy.

Keywords
steam power, Industrial Revolution, metallurgy, steam engine, transportation, factories, urbanization, economic change, energy sources, technology

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