Where did most countries fit in this model prior to the industrial revolution stage 1 stage 2 stage 3 stage 4

Connecticut, delaware, maryland, massachusetts, new jersey, new york, new hampshire, north carolina, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, virginia

It is useful for historians to write narratives so that history can be passed on from their point of view.  think about a story being told in third person, then think about it again being told in first person, by someone who actually experienced the event.