Lectures On The Industrial Revolution In England (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162670423)

""Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England"" by Arnold Joseph Toynbee is a comprehensive study of the social, economic, and political changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution in England. The book is based on a series of lectures given by Toynbee at the London School of Economics in the early 1880s. Toynbee explores the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, including the rise of new technologies, the growth of factories and urbanization, the emergence of new social classes, and the impact of these changes on the lives of ordinary people. He also examines the role of government policies, such as the Enclosure Acts and the Poor Laws, in shaping the course of the Industrial Revolution. Throughout the book, Toynbee emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of the Industrial Revolution in order to fully grasp its significance. He draws on a wide range of sources, including economic data, contemporary accounts, and literary works, to provide a rich and nuanced picture of this transformative period in English history. Overall, ""Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England"" is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of modern industrial society and the social and economic changes that continue to shape our world today.Malthus tells us that his book was suggested by Godwin's Inquiry, but it was really prompted by the rapid growth of pauperism which Malthus saw around him, and the book proved the main influence which determined the reform of the English Poor Laws. The problem of pauperism came upon men in its most terrible form between 1795 and 1834. The following statistics will illustrate its growth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arnold Joseph Toynbee
ISBN-10: 1162670428
ISBN-13: 9781162670423
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 98
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.20d