Name: Before The Industrial Revolution
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Author: Carlo Cipolla

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In "Before the Industrial Revolution", Carlo M.  Cipolla explains how Europe's transformation from a backward agrarian society to a powerful industrialized society took place and why the change was so important.  Cipolla, an economic historian of international reputation, examines the factors that made this transformation possible.  Additionally, he offers insight into the culture surrounding these factors. 

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