“The Industrial Revolution: a Misnomer” written by Rondo Cameron is a highly opinionated article on the misleading use of the term “Industrial Revolution”. It focuses on the distorted impression the term gives about the duration and nature of the change that has occurred. In his article, Cameron argues that the term “Industrial Revolution” gives an ambiguous reflection of the nature of economic change. He disputes that the nature of industrialization was not rapid and sudden, but rather prolonged and gradual, contrary to common belief. Although there is no general consensus on the dates, the author highlights the risk of overstepping the crucial point of continuity associated with the intellectual and social changes of this period. Instead of the traditional view on the Industrial Revolution in which it is centered Regarding the mechanization of the textile industry, Cameron believes that industrialization should be based on the invention of the Newcomen atmospheric engine and the Darby coke smelting process. Since the supply did not meet the demand for coal, another...