 | Role of Transportation in the Industrial Revolution: A Comparison of England and France Subjects: England -- Industries -- History -- 18th century; France -- Industries -- History -- 18th century; Transportation -- England -- History -- 18th century; Transportation -- France -- History -- 18th century; England -- Economic conditions -- 18th century; F; Addressing the question of why the Industrial Revolution occurred first in England, Rick Szostak demonstrates the crucial role played by the development of a nation-wide network of land and water transport. He rejects revisionist arguments that downplay the significance of transportation to the Industrial Revolution, underrate the amplitude and influence of the English Industrial Revolution, and deny French economic retardation. |
