Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here
2013 · Movie · 51 min
The Industrial Revolution was one of the greatest transformative moments in history. It revolutionized the way humans worked, how they ordered their societies and how they thought about their lives. But why did it happen in Britain as opposed to France or even the United States? Historian Jeremy Black tries to unravel the mysteries of this era-defining development.
Also known as The Industrial Revolution: When Genius Forged the Future · The Industrial Revolution
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-01-14
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 51 min
Themes
- industrial revolution
Cast & crew
- JB
Jeremy Black
as Presenter
- JA
Jim Andrew
as Self
- SH
Sally Hoban
as Self
- EB
Eric Brian
as Self
- RM
Reg Murphy
as Self
- AW
Andrew Watts
as Self
Directed by Charles Colville