The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective (New Approaches to Economic and Social History)
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This landmark global economic history explains why the Industrial Revolution occurred in Britain by highlighting the ways in which Britain was different from other countries in Europe and Asia. Combining economic, social, technological and business history, Allen shows the importance of globalisation in explaining the divergence of East and West.
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Very interesting theme. Innovation flourishes when there is a societal need. But the competitive advantages disappear with subsequent technological improvements (interesting what this would mean for the 21st century). On the whole, the book is well worked out but it suffers from too many and sometimes too low quality graphs, to say nothing about the seventies style "computer programs".
The technology of the steam engines etcetera might have obtained some more attention. (Review Data Last Updated: 2009-07-19 13:42:23 EST)
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