The Domestic Revolution

Ruth Goodman explores how English women, through their innovations in domestic life, played a crucial role in sparking a worldwide revolution, with a focus on the significance of the black cast-iron range during the Victorian era. Tracing the shift from wood to coal since the 16th century, she highlights how household necessities fueled broader industrial and social changes. Filled with engaging anecdotes, the book illuminates the often-overlooked influence of domestic innovation on history's grander movements.