[ameister14]

The British absolutely had not engaged in a 'radical period of industrialization' from 1500 on. That's just not correct.

The major corporate movement didn't even start until the 17th century.

[qwytw]

The Dutch did though and they later kickstarted the industrial revolution in Britain.

[ameister14]

That's arguable, but sure. Even there it was more in the late 16th century, which makes sense given Spanish priorities prior to independence. Britain absolutely copied the hell out of it.