The First Industrial Nation: The Economic History of Britain, 1700-1914

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Psychology Press, 2001 - Business & Economics - 493 pages

This celebrated and seminal text examines the industrial revolution, from its genesis in pre-industrial Britain, through its development and into maturity. A chapter-by-chapter analysis explores topics such as economic growth, agriculture, trade finance, labour and transport.
First published in 1969, The First Industrial Nation is widely recognised as a classic text for students of the industrial revolution.

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The First Industrial Nation: The Economic History of Britain, 1700-1914
Peter Mathias
Limited preview - 2001
The First Industrial Nation: An Economic History of Britain, 1700-1914
Peter Mathias
Snippet view - 1983
The First Industrial Nation: An Economic History of Britain, 1700-1914
Peter Mathias
Snippet view - 1983

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About the author (2001)

Peter Mathias was Master of Downing College, Cambridge until his retirement in 1996.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe First Industrial Nation: The Economic History of Britain, 1700-1914
University paperbacks
AuthorPeter Mathias
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherPsychology Press, 2001
ISBN0415266726, 9780415266727
Length493 pages
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Business & Economics / Economic Conditions
Business & Economics / Economic History
History / Europe / Great Britain / General
History / General
History / Modern / General
  
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