英国社会和文化Lecture6.pptVIP

Lecture Six Industry and Economy An overview of the Industrial Revolution Duration: Late 18th century and early 19th century Major technological developments: steam power and powered machinery. Social impact: enhanced production capacity, trade expansion, efficient transport, improved living conditions, population growth …. For the first time in history, the living standards of the masses of ordinary people have begun to undergo sustained growth. ... Nothing remotely like this economic behavior has happened before. Textile industry Innovations in the cotton mills Steam engine Origin Innovati