The Industrial History Of England

"An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England" is a history of Great Britain, written by Edward P. Cheyney, Professor of European History in the University of Pennsylvania. Cheyney traces the history of the nation from prehistoric times, to the formation of early settlements and village life, to life in mediaeval times, right up to the Industrial age. His focus is on the economic changes that Britain has seen and the defining moments that shaped it into its modern state as an industrial powerhouse.

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Why did the industrial revolution take place in 18th century Britain and not elsewhere in Europe or Asia? Robert Allen argues that the British industrial revolution was a successful response to the global economy of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Gibbins’ Industrial History of England gives a thorough outline of England’s economic and industrial history from the Romans to the early 20th Century. As well as considering the economic and industrial aspects of English life, this study also presents social, political and military aspects of different time periods to give a fuller picture of how England’s industry progressed through the years. Originally published in 1890, this text has been reprinted several times with this edition published in 1912. This title will be of interest to students of British and industrial history.