Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here · 2013

Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here

Charles Colville · 58 min · United Kingdom

Professor Jeremy Black examines one of the most extraordinary periods in British history: the Industrial Revolution. He explains the unique economic, social and political conditions that by the 19th century, led to Britain becoming the richest, most powerful nation on Earth. It was a time that transformed the way people think, work and play forever.

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BBC

Cast

• Jeremy Black

  Presenter

• Jim Andrew

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• Sally Hoban

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• Eric Brian

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• Reg Murphy

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• Andrew Watts

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