How the Old World Ended: The Anglo-Dutch-American Revolution 1500-1800

The Anglo-Dutch relationship, competition with the Dutch, and the establishment of British North America as a colony were key factors that led to the Industrial Revolution. Jonathan Scott's book argues that the English republican revolution of 1649-53 was a turning point in world history, leading to a naval protected Anglo-American trading monopoly and the Industrial Revolution.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 392 pages
\n Publication date: 05 November 2019
\n Publisher: Yale University Press
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Between 1500 and 1800, the North Sea region emerged as the most dynamic hub of global affairs, surpassing the Mediterranean in its vitality. At the heart of this Anglo-Dutch relationship, a complex interplay of close alliance and fierce antagonism gave rise to a remarkable creative force. However, a crucial prerequisite for the Industrial Revolution was the establishment of a unique type of colony in British North America. This colony was envisioned not as a mere source of material extraction but as a place for the settlement of people and culture.

Englands republican revolution of 1649-53 marked a remarkable attempt to transform social, political, and moral life, drawing inspiration from the Dutch model. In Jonathan Scotts comprehensive and captivating book, he argues that this revolution also played a pivotal role in shaping world history.

The aftermath of the revolution brought about significant changes in the military, fiscal, and naval resources of the state. One notable outcome was the emergence of a naval-protected Anglo-American trading monopoly. This monopoly, which endured for over a century, laid the foundation for the eventual onset of the Industrial Revolution.

It is within this historical context that the alchemical power of American shopping came to play a crucial role. The introduction of new technologies, such as the steam engine, the cotton gin, and the telegraph, coupled with the vast expanse of the American continent, provided the perfect conditions for economic growth and innovation. The demand for American goods, driven by the growing consumer market, spurred the development of industrial infrastructure and the rise of new industries.

The interplay between cultural, maritime, and economic relationships between the British, Dutch, and American territories transformed the existing world order and paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. This transformative period marked a significant milestone in human history, ushering in a new era of technological advancements, economic prosperity, and social change.

\n Weight: 836g\n
Dimension: 240 x 161 x 37 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780300243598\n \n