HIS 2341 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Luddite, Continental System
13 Sep 2016
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First wave of industrial revolution begins in 18th century and bridges into 19th century. Most of europe = rural peasants rely on their lords. Even in states where feudalism has been abolished, there are still ties between local peasantry/lords. Agriculture = simple and inefficient in 18th century. Why was britain first: private profit and economic development accepted as supreme goals of government policy, enclosure, colonial raw materials, exclusion from the continental blockade, peace and stability, available resources. Britain not more technologically advanced, etc. than france. The results of early industrialisation: population growth and demographic changes, the pace of the world, political changes, social changes. Max weber particular view amongst protestants that allows for self-abnegation/self- discipline. Ability to work hard and to be disciplined. Protestant worldview allows for people to work hard, etc. Private property is acceptable, as it mass accumulation of wealth: the wealth of nations by adam smith.
