Leeds Petition
From the Modern History Sourcebook web site, view the petition of the Leeds Woollen Workers (1786). This is against the use of machines.
Letter of Leeds Cloth Merchants
From the Modern History Sourcebook web site, here is a letter defending the use of machines which appeared in 1791.
Wealth Among Nations
Adam Smith's book is considered the blueprints of 18th century economic thought.
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