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James Watt’s steam engine had an enormous influence on the Industrial Revolution and the development of the modern world. The popular misconception is that the Scottish engineer, born in 1736, ...

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Over at mises.org, Michele Boldrin and David K. Levine challenge the standard story of James Watt and the steam engine. Their conclusion: In most histories, James Watt is a heroic inventor, ...

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When the Bank of England introduces its new £50 notes later this year, two men will appear on them: James Watt and his partner Matthew Boulton. It is an extraordinary honour – but then, Watt's was an ...