The industrial revolution and the economic world of to-day; : a study of industrial changes and their effects in Great Britain and of contemporary economic structure

Abstract/Sommario: Theestablishment and decline of the mercantile system - The agrarian revolution-and after - The beginnings of the industrial revolution - The revolution in communications - The effect and extent of the industrial revolution in the early thirties - The end of mercantilism and the establishment of free trade - The growth of trade unionism - The improvement of working and social conditions - The relief of poverty, sickness and distress.