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

by Peter Mathias (Author)

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 book is widely renowned as a classic text for students of this key period.

Author Biography

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