The British industrial revolution in global perspective /
Allen, Robert C., 1947-
The British industrial revolution in global perspective / Robert C. Allen. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - xi, 331 p. : ill. - New approaches to economic and social history .
Why did the industrial revolution take place in 18th century Britain and not elsewhere in Europe or Asia? Robert Allen argues that the British industrial revolution was a successful response to the global economy of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Specialized.
9780521868273 (hbk.) : £45.00 0521868270 (hbk.) : £45.00 9780521687850 (pbk.) : £15.99 0521687853 (pbk.) : £15.99
Industrial revolution--Great Britain.
Economic history--1750-1918.
Great Britain--Economic conditions--18th century.
Great Britain--Social conditions--18th century.
The British industrial revolution in global perspective / Robert C. Allen. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - xi, 331 p. : ill. - New approaches to economic and social history .
Why did the industrial revolution take place in 18th century Britain and not elsewhere in Europe or Asia? Robert Allen argues that the British industrial revolution was a successful response to the global economy of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Specialized.
9780521868273 (hbk.) : £45.00 0521868270 (hbk.) : £45.00 9780521687850 (pbk.) : £15.99 0521687853 (pbk.) : £15.99
Industrial revolution--Great Britain.
Economic history--1750-1918.
Great Britain--Economic conditions--18th century.
Great Britain--Social conditions--18th century.
