Why the Industrial Revolution Happened in Britain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781398114494)

Esteemed historian Jeremy Black examines the technological, social, political and economic reasons for the industrial revolution taking place in Britain.

Britain's key importance in world history was a product of its constitution and its empire, but both, in turn, were sustained and supported by Britain's role in achieving the first Industrial Revolution. In part this was a matter of coal and steam but far more was involved. Alongside the 'push' factors of entrepreneurs and resources came the 'pull' factors of consumerism, fashion and an ability to purchase goods. There was also the context of parliamentary government, the rule of law, a society open to talent, and no internal tariff boundaries. The combination of these factors produced vital synergies. They also ensure that the history of the Industrial Revolution is the history of a country, a people, and of the factors that made them exceptional.

Author: Jeremy Black
ISBN-10: 1398114499
ISBN-13: 9781398114494
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/14/2023
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.20w x 1.50d