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In recent years it has become commonplace to downplay notions of an industrial revolution and argue instead that Britain's transformation was gradual and incremental. In The Industrial Revolution and the Atlantic Economy Brinley Thomas contests this view, arguing that change in the energy base and hence in technology has enabled Britain to overcome an energy crisis and sustain dramatic population growth. Throughout these essays illustrate the organic approach to economic growth that Brinley Thomas pioneered.

Energy development --- Industrial revolution --- History --- Energy development. --- Great Britain - Economic conditions - 1760-1860. --- Industrial revolution. --- Industries. --- Economic History --- Business & Economics --- Industries --- Great Britain --- Economic conditions --- Energy resources development --- Energy source development --- Power resources development --- Power resources --- Industrie --- Énergie --- Conditions économiques --- Développement