Continuity, chance and change: the character of the industrial revolution in england
Auteur :
Wrigley, E. A.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521396578
Date de publication :
30 nov. 1990
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,9 x 1,0 cm
Poids :
190 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.