The Have’s and Have’s-Not: Part V

The Have’s and Have’s-Not: Part V

Why did Europe race away with Industrial Revolution in the 16th century while the rest of the World was sitting in the temple? What were some of the factors which led to this?

In the 16th Century, the whole World was embroiled in a religious tone. The population was increasing and borders melting between kingdoms, caste and religion. People had to trade and relate to each other beyond these traditional boundaries and issues. The mixing of people across kingdoms, caste and religion brought forth new ideas which started breaking old order and traditions.

Philosophy and science brought about  Industrial Revolution in countries like France, England, Germany and the rest of Europe. England took the lead in developing of the big machine which brought about greater efficiencies in food and luxury and passes over the baton to America, who excelled in computers and the internet. Over the next few centuries the  Industrial Revolution spread to countries like America, Japan, Russia, China and India. India is yet to catch up in this race with majority of its masses still under the influence of caste and religion. Africa is yet to see the light in this respect.

Content borrowed from “Glimpses of World History” by Jawaharlal Nehru.

CAUTION: This might be all theory

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