HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY,MANUFACTURING,AND THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: AN ALTERNATE PERSPECTIVE ON SCHMENNER'S HYPOTHESES

Abstract

Two simultaneous developments took place during the so‐called Industrial Revolution (1760–1830): the industrialization of Britain and other countries in Europe and the deindustrialization of a number of non‐European countries, including India. I identify international relations as a major driver of the three components—demand, innovations, and capital formation—of the Industrial Revolution. I also offer an alternate perspective on hypotheses proposed by Schmenner in the preceding article in this issue.

Keywords

BRITAIN BUSINESS HISTORY ECONOMIC HISTORY HISTORY OF MANUFACTURING HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY INDIA INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

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