The Industrial History of England

"The Industrial History of England" by Henry de Beltgens Gibbins is a historical exploration of England's journey through economic and industrial transformation. The book serves as an accessible guide, designed to introduce readers to the key events and periods that shaped England's industrial landscape. Gibbins illustrates the interconnected roles of social, political, and military events in driving economic and industrial change, beginning with pre-Norman England, during the Roman era, emphasizing their impact on agriculture and trade. The narrative follows through the Anglo-Saxon era, pinpointing how isolated communities evolved and how markets and monetary systems began to take form, paving the way for the complex industrial systems that would come to define England.