Re: benefits of the British Empire to the British people. A lot of people made their fortune in the Empire, then came back to Britain and spent their money in the local economy.
Yes, but the evidence is pretty clear that this did not play an important role in causing the Industrial Revolution. Most of the spending was to purchase country estates so the newly rich would be accepted by the gentry.
Re: benefits of the British Empire to the British people. A lot of people made their fortune in the Empire, then came back to Britain and spent their money in the local economy.
Yes, but the evidence is pretty clear that this did not play an important role in causing the Industrial Revolution. Most of the spending was to purchase country estates so the newly rich would be accepted by the gentry.