Is it Ok to be anachronistic? Luddite essay

[Eric Rosenbloom]

According to Kirkpatrick Sale's Rebels Against the Future, about the
Luddite rebellions of 1811-1812, industrialization of the area began
around 1780.

Jeremy Osner wrote:
> 
> Saioued Al-Zaioued wrote:
> 
> > 1779 is many a year after 1710, so was this a typo? is it meant to be 1679?
> > Any light on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Right, the idea is, the sabotaging of stocking-frames predates Mr. Lud, however
> he was the person whose name became associated with the practice.