The industrial revolution in Scotland
Hamilton, Henry1966
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With the union of England and Scotland in 1707 a new era began in the economic history of Scotland. The markets not only of England but also of her colonial possessions were opened to Scotland; Scottish agriculture was revolutionised during the following century; and the linen industry, hitherto of prime importance, was now replace by that of cotton. This account of the industrial revolution in Scotland distinguishes two distinct stages: that between 1780 and 1830 when cotton became of foremost importance, and that between 1830 and 1880 when cotton in turn was ousted by iron and coal with the accessory developments of engineering and shipbuilding.
Main title:
The industrial revolution in Scotland / Henry Hamilton
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Imprint:
London : Frank Cass & Co., 1932
Collation:
x, 300 p. : ill., map ; 22 cm
Notes:
New impression, 1966
Local class:
609.414
Language:
English
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BRN:
1779324