The industrial revolution of Britain is recognized today as a model for industrialization all over the world. Now with a new introduction by the author, this bo

A new edition of the leading textbook on the economic history of Britain since industrialization. Combining the expertise of more than thirty leading historians

An economic history of Britain since 1700, in three volumes by thirty-nine eminent historians and economists, this book will succeed the first edition of "Floud

"In a vigorous discussion, which goes beyond the standard explanations that credit geographical factors, the role of markets, politics and society, Mokyr argues