Mi Translations Blog The History of Translation Part 5: The Industrial Revolution through Modern Times

One of the most significant periods of development in human industry is, without a doubt, the Industrial Revolution. During these years - from roughly 1760 to 1840 - the world changed. What was once a primarily agrarian society evolved into one that was dominated by manufacturing and industry. Although this "revolution" started in Britain, it quickly spread throughout the world. The most notable advances included an increased number of people moving from rural agricultural areas to cities, where most found work in newly formed factories. Those factories were busily producing goods for the masses, and doing so with increased efficiency and at lower costs. Modes of transportation were changing at the same time. People from all walks of life were able to travel further and faster than ever before, thanks to steam-powered railways and ocean liners. And, of course, the number of industrial and scientific discoveries made during the Industrial Revolution changed our understanding of reality in a myriad of ways. Just as the rest of the world was rapidly evolving during this era, so did the language arts. Translations completed during these years placed a great deal of importance and accuracy on remaining as true as possible to the original text, although the strict societal norms of the Victorian Era did result in some restraint on the part ofRead More;The post The History of Translation Part 5: The Industrial Revolution through Modern Times appeared first on MI Translations.