Industrial Revolution

Explore the causes and consequences of the last age of globalization, which ended in the devastating outbreak of World War I.

Discover how Victorian globalization's promise went unfulfilled in most of Asia due to limited access to markets, lack of infrastructure, and resistance from local populations, shaping the legacy of colonial exploitation between Asia and the West.

Explore the historical analysis of the Great Divergence, a phenomenon that explains the significant gap in economic development between East Asia and Western Europe over two centuries.

Glasgow's 18th-century rise as an industrial hub, followed by a property market boom driven by speculation and financialization.

Explore the complexities of class conflict through Diego Rivera's mural in the Detroit Institute of Arts, reflecting the tensions between workers and management at River Rouge.

Explore the 18th-century British nobility, examining the complexities of debt, noble status, and social reputation through a case study on the fall of a Scottish duke.

The decline of British aristocracy, marked by the fall of Stowe House, is a symbol of changing economic powers during the mid-19th century.

Explore the decline of Stowe House, a case study in aristocratic decline, examining financial mismanagement, erosion of power, and influence of emerging modernity.

Explore the limitations of the social safety net in Victorian England, marked by a gap between those with private insurance and those without.

Explore the evolution of risk management from ancient civilizations to modern societies, highlighting key figures, concepts, and historical events that have shaped our understanding of uncertainty.

Learn about the rise of capital markets and corporate governance in 18th century Europe and North America, a significant shift in global economy.

The rise of joint-stock corporations marked a significant turning point in modern capitalism, enabling larger enterprises and fueling economic growth.

Explore the Italian bond market's evolution from its inception in 1861, through state-led capitalism and fiscal policy-driven management, to its current role in financing public sector spending and private sector investments.

The Cotton Famine was a critical moment in British history where the Confederate's cotton embargo severely impacted the British textile industry, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty.

Learn about the Rothschild family's rise to power through their financial empire during the 19th century, shaping European politics, economy, and culture.

Learn about the evolution of modern banking systems, from 18th century innovations to industrialization and urbanization.