In this episode, we’ll explore Germany’s rapid industrialisation during the 1800s and its impact on society. We’ll discuss the rise of key industries like coal, iron, and steel, with the Ruhr region at the centre of this transformation. We’ll also examine how improved transport infrastructure and major companies like Mercedes and Bayer helped establish Germany as a global industrial power by 1914. Finally, we’ll look at the social consequences of industrial growth, including urbanisation, overcrowding, immigration, and the rise of economic inequality.

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