Empire of Guns Empire of Guns The Violent Making of the Industrial Revolution Priya Satia Penguin2018Hardback542pp232x154mm 9780735221864 Product Code: 511276 Details Challenging the conventional narratives of cotton mills and inspired innovators, Priya Satia argues that the constant state of war and Britain’s thriv... DetailsBackDetailsChallenging the conventional narratives of cotton mills and inspired innovators, Priya Satia argues that the constant state of war and Britain’s thriving gun trade were driving forces in the Industrial Revolution. Discussing the economic impact of war on political and industrial progress, she scrutinizes the claims by Samuel Galton Jnr, the leading gun manufacturer, that his industry was no worse than any other as everyone was participating in war manufacturing, and that guns were instruments of civilization, essential for preserving property. Slightly off-mint.See MoreSee Less Last few!publ $35.00now £12.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesModern HistorySocial & Industrial HistoryTagsBritish & Irish historyMilitary equipmentMilitary historyModern history to 20th century