Hanging with History

215. Exploring the Causes of the Miracle


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This episode is just a little introduction to the theories of the causes of the industrial revolution as of right now. 

We look at the Sheilagh Ogilvie classification of 5 general theories of the Causes of the Industrial Revolution and Michael Magoon's list of causes.

Of course, Harald has a few pet theories of his own by now.  His third thing idea, which might really be a 4th thing idea.  There are other institutional theories, we briefly discuss them all.  Anton Howes' ideas are mentioned, but just to say we will dive into them later.

There is a long digression on William Wollaston involving David Hume and Benjamin Franklin.

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