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In Coal and Tobacco, Dr Beckett has attempted, by analysing the west Cumberland economy, and the Lowther's entrepreneurial role, to reveal the vital importance of the coal industry. Dr Beckett's major study is based on the Lowther papers, and reveals the crucial family involvement in these events.

Table of Contents
Preface; Introduction; 1. The Lowthers: land owning-entrepreneurs; 2. Coal: Monopoly and competition; 3. Coal: the structure of trade and industry; 4. The expansion of trade; 5. The development of industry; 6. Communications; 7. Creating new towns: Urban growth; Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521090162, 978-0521090162
      ISBN10: 0521090164
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      Economic history Energy industries and utilities Industrialisation and industrial history

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In Coal and Tobacco, Dr Beckett has attempted, by analysing the west Cumberland economy, and the Lowther's entrepreneurial role, to reveal the vital importance of the coal industry. Dr Beckett's major study is based on the Lowther papers, and reveals the crucial family involvement in these events.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction; 1. The Lowthers: land owning-entrepreneurs; 2. Coal: Monopoly and competition; 3. Coal: the structure of trade and industry; 4. The expansion of trade; 5. The development of industry; 6. Communications; 7. Creating new towns: Urban growth; Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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