Abstract
This paper gives a brief historical overview of some main trends in energy technology from ancient times to the mid-18th century. The emphasis is on developments in the UK: the effects of wood scarcity; the rise of coal; technological responses to coal scarcity; and the effect of energy supply on industrial location.
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