Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here

Name: Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here
Genre: History, Documentary
Released: 2013-01-01
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Jeremy Black, Jim Andrew, Sally Hoban, Eric Brian, Reg Murphy

2013| IMDb 4.9

History Documentary

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.

Director: Charles Colville

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Jeremy Black Jim Andrew Sally Hoban Eric Brian Reg Murphy Andrew Watts

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