Books by Sidney Pollard

Provides a concise survey of economic issues for students of the European community. Going back to 1815, the author links the progress of industrialisation in Europe to the relative ease with which ideas, men and capital were able to cross national frontiers.

A discussion of the Industrial Revolution, featuring three main themes. The first is the concept of the Revolution and its main characteristics. The second is the set of problems facing the early entrepreneurs and managers. Finally, it emphasizes industrialization as a regional phenomenon.

This volume focuses on labour history in Britain. It examines wages and living and working conditions in the 19th century, co-operation and the modern trade union movement. The changes in the labour movement are a major concern of these essays.

These two titles look at long-term processes that have had a major impact on the modern world economy.

Peaceful Conquest The Industrialization of Europe 1760-1970

Describing the most important global developments in economics during the last half century, this comprehensive history covers all geographical regions and considers the effects of the major countries on each other.