by Peter Mathias (Author)
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.
Author Biography
Peter Mathias was Master of Downing College, Cambridge until his retirement in 1996.
Number of Pages: 528
Dimensions: 1.55 x 8.76 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: April 28, 2011
