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Lectures on the Industrial Revolution of the Eighteenth Century in England

Lectures on the Industrial Revolution of the Eighteenth Century in England

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EconomicsGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 1025788370
ISBN13: 9781025788371
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Lectures on the Industrial Revolution of the Eighteenth Century in England is a seminal work in economic history that explores the profound transformation of British society during the 1700s. Based on the influential lectures of historian and social reformer Arnold Toynbee, this collection provides a comprehensive analysis of the shift from agrarian economies to industrial powerhouses. Toynbee examines the causes and consequences of technological advancements, the rise of the factory system, and the changing dynamics of labor and capital.

The book is particularly noted for its focus on the social impact of industrialization, highlighting the growing disparity between wealth and poverty. Toynbee delves into the decline of the domestic system and the emergence of modern economic theory, offering a critical perspective on the laissez-faire policies of the era. His work is widely credited with popularizing the term Industrial Revolution and remains a foundational text for understanding the historical roots of modern economic structures.

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