Actually, there are claims that patent monopolies delay the industrial revolution, rather than advance it. Too bad the book in question isn't free to read, oth

Actually, there are claims that patent monopolies delay the industrial revolution, rather than advance it. Too bad the book in question isn't free to read, otherwise, I would be able to add more knowledge about the other side. The abolitionists on the other hand, cheerfully made their work freely available when they can. They also happens to make a few bucks off of it too.