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The small industries are as much a distinctive feature of the British industry as its few immense factories and ironworks.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin
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gutenberg.orgPetr Alekseevich Kropotkin: “The small industries are as much a distinctive feature of the British industry as its few immense factories and…”
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This statement highlights the importance of small industries as a defining characteristic of British industry alongside large factories.
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