Description
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.
About the Author
Peter Mathias was Master of Downing College, Cambridge until his retirement in 1996.
Reviews
'Remains the finest textbook of British Economic history between 1700 and 1914.' - Stephen Pam, Teaching History
'Durable, dependable, virtually unbeatable on home territory and possessed of a sufficiently tested method to be proof against embarrassment on unfamiliar territory.' - Eric J. Evans, Times Higher Education Supplement
'Should be bought by every student of British economic history.' - J. Wigley, Economics
'Remains the finest textbook of British economic history between 1700 and 1914 available to sixth-form and undergraduate students.' - Teaching History
'It should be made available to every sixth-form pupil taking an Advanced level course in the subject.' - Economics
Book Information
ISBN 9780415266727
Author Peter Mathias
Format Paperback
Page Count 528
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 220g
