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The Industrial Revolution

Season 1
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.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Industrial Revolution

    January 13, 2013
    58min
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    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.
    Free trial of BBC Select

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Directors

Charles Colville

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Charles ColvilleMichael Tuft

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Jeremy Black

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