Enlightened economy, the: britain and the industrial revolution, 1700-1850
Auteur :
Mokyr, Joel
Éditeur :
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN :
9780140278170
Date de publication :
5 mai 2011
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
741 g
Format :
Trade paperback (UK)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Why did Western countries become so much wealthier than the rest of the world? And what explains the huge rise in incomes during the Industrial Revolution - and why did Britain lead the way? This title offers a perspective for understanding Britain's extraordinary rise during the Industrial Revolution.