Continuity, Chance and Change The Character of the Industrial Revolution in England |
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Author:
| Wrigley, E. A. |
ISBN: | 978-1-139-16804-5 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Digital download and online |
List Price: | USD $225.00 |
Book Description:
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The Industrial Revolution brought affluence, longevity and mobility, and a great surge of economic growth was balanced against severe constraints on the opportunities for expansion, revealing an intriguing paradox. This book explores the paradox and attempts to provide a distinct 'model' of the changes that comprise the Industrial Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution brought affluence, longevity and mobility, and a great surge of economic growth was balanced against severe constraints on the opportunities for expansion, revealing an intriguing paradox. This book explores the paradox and attempts to provide a distinct 'model' of the changes that comprise the Industrial Revolution.