1. The starting-point. 2. The demographic revolution. 3. The agricultural revolution. 4. The commercial revolution. 5. The transport revolution. 6. The cotton industry. 7. The iron industry. 8. The sources of innovation. 9. The role of labour. 10. The role of capital. 11. The role of the banks. 12. The adoption of free trade. 13. The role of government. 14. Economic growth and economic cycles. 15. Standards of living. 16. The achievement.