The life of an eminent scientist during the Scientific Revolution and the ensuing Enlightenment was not easy. Ambitious people were killed in the name of the Ca

An excellent bundle of two books combined into one. This book provides key details on the Age of Reason (Enlightenment) and the Industrial Revolution. Here are

An excellent bundle of two books combined into one. This book provides key details on the Age of Reason (Enlightenment) and the Industrial Revolution. Here are

"In a vigorous discussion, which goes beyond the standard explanations that credit geographical factors, the role of markets, politics and society, Mokyr argues

During the 18th century, the arts of industry encompassed both liberal and mechanical realms--not simply the representation of work in the fine art of painting,