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The Industrial Revolution is perhaps the main occasion in mankind's history, first began in Great Britain in the 18th century and later on it changed the fundamentals of the way societies functioned and economies operated. In the centuries that followed, it led to the creation of the factor system and the mass production of goods which continues to be important to this day. This research paper will shed light on various factors. Driving Great Britain, the industrial revolution through a comparative lens. The Industrial Revolution first occurred in Britain due to changes in farming practices, abundant natural resources, vast transportation, networks, economic freedom, and positive political, climate and technological innovations. Great Britain experienced industrialisation, majorly in two phases. The first phase was majorly the agriculture, revolution, transport revolution and textile revolution. The second phase was about the spread of the Industrial Revolution to the rest of the world. Britain’s industrial revolution was a multifaceted event driven by the convergence of numerous factors. The most important pillar of IR(Industrial Revolution) was technological innovation. Great Britain witnessed a wave of inventions and technological advancement that revolutionised the British economy. Furthermore, social transformations played a pivotal role in IR. Britain’s extensive colonial empire, providing raw materials, markets and a stable financial system were advantages for IR. Britain had great advantages when It came to geopolitical factors, its naval supremacy, and its ability to establish trade routes, played an important role in the IR. Overall combination of factors caused, Britain to be the first country to industrialise. The reason for this research is to analyze and compare various factors that draw the industrial revolution in Great Britain. By examining economic, social, political, technological, and cultural aspects to understand what led to this transformation. This research would shed light on pivotal factors specific to Great Britain that distinguish it from industrialization across the world. The objective of the study for this research is to analyze key economic, social, and technological factors that contributed to the acceleration of IR. Investigating political institutions and policies. Examining the role of natural resources, including coal, iron, and waterways. Analyzing the impact of scientific advancements in the process of revolution. Comparing Britain’s industrialization with that of other countries, identifying the differences that led to faster growth of IR in Britain.

Industrial revolution, Great Britain technological innovations, liberalisation, social transformation, networking, trade, globalisation