PETER MATHIAS - The First Industrial Nation. An Economic History of Britain 1700-1914.

London England, Methuen & Co., 1976. Reprint, Binding: Softcover, Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0416029108 Paperback This book which seeks to plot the course and explain the process of industrial development in Britain in the generations after 17000, sets the phenomenon in its full perspective. A notable feature of this book is its generous provision of statistical and reference material. Full bibliographies accompany each chapter, and the text is supplemented by graphs and diagrams. In addition, the tables of the statistical appendix list all the major quatitative movements of the economy. 522 pp.Previous owners name to title page.