Mastering British Economic and Social History

Britain in the 18th century - a general introduction to the course; population trends, 1756-1850; the agrarian revolution, 1750-1850; the industrial revolution, 1750-1850; from domestic system to factory system - the textile industry; coal mining; developments in iron manufacture; the pottery industry; developments in power; road transport; canals; railways; shipping; factory reform; social conditions in Britain, 1793-1822; the poor law; public health and medicine; trading policy; working class movements; industry in the 19th century; agriculture in the 19th century; the emancipation of women; the liberal government of 1905-1914; industry, 1919-1939; the labour government, 1945-1951; communications; modern developments.