The Communication Revolution, 1760-1933

In 1760, it was widely believed to be the beginning of the industrial revolution. In fact, the revolution began more than two centuries before this date. Between the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, ideas and discoveries of people who have lived for a long time, such as Galileo, Bacon, and Descartes, appeared. The UK is considered to be the birthplace of the industrial revolution. In fact, from 1760 to 1830, industrialization was largely confined to the UK. Recognizing the start, the UK monopolized industrialization, banning the export of machinery, skilled workers and manufacturing systems.

Between 1760 and 1830, the Industrial Revolution was largely confined to the UK. Knowing their opportunities, the UK banned the export of machinery, skilled workers and manufacturing technology. In particular the British monopoly can not last forever because some European business people tried to attract British expertise to their country and some British people saw advantageous industrial opportunities abroad . Two Britons, William and John Corker, brought the industrial revolution to Belgium by developing a machining factory in Liège (around 1807), Belgium became the first economically transformed country on the European Continent. Like British ancestors, the Belgian Industrial Revolution concentrates on iron, coal and textiles.

Many authors believe that the industrial revolution can be divided into clearly distinguishable parts. For example, the first industrial revolution from 1760 to 1830, followed by the second industrial revolution since 1850 (such as David Landes). The first industrial revolution began with the mechanization of the textile industry, the development of steelmaking technology, and the use of refined coal. Trade 4 The Luddite movement began in 1811 with the name from the early Ned Ludd. The movement was very strong, there was a conflict in the fight against the British army, some of which were sentenced to death. Since then, the term Luddite has been used to describe people who oppose technological advances and technology changes.