OTL, the Industrial Revolution was a massive take-off in rates of growth, in technical development, and rates of change.
What if it had all happened much slower? In other words, what if the Industrial Revolution were not a revolution, but a slower process of development?
Make whatever changes you need to. Having the industrial revolution occur earlier and in different locations (Rome, China, e.g.) is acceptable.
What if it had all happened much slower? In other words, what if the Industrial Revolution were not a revolution, but a slower process of development?
Make whatever changes you need to. Having the industrial revolution occur earlier and in different locations (Rome, China, e.g.) is acceptable.