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The Crompton Archive: An Introduction

IntroductionAs historians have often pointed out, the importance of technological innovation in promoting Britain's Industrial Revolution can easily be overstated, especially in terms of the emphasis given to great inventions. Yet, from the late 18th century, the emergence of factory... Read more →
Professor Geoff Timmins
Published 1st June, 2010
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