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The Domestic Revolution: How the Introduction of Coal Into Victorian Homes Changed Everything

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Focusing on the transformative role of English women in the mid-sixteenth century, this account reveals how their management of coal-fired stoves led to significant innovations in household and global industries. Through engaging anecdotes and historical insights, Ruth Goodman illustrates the shift from wood to coal, highlighting the impact on cooking, cleanliness, and domestic life. The narrative celebrates the ingenuity of women who, from their kitchens, ignited a revolution that reshaped society and industry, showcasing the profound influence of domestic necessity.

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The Domestic Revolution: How the Introduction of Coal Into Victorian Homes Changed Everything, Meagan McKinney

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2021
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Tytuł
The Domestic Revolution: How the Introduction of Coal Into Victorian Homes Changed Everything
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2021
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
352
ISBN13
9781324091035
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4 z 5
Opis
Focusing on the transformative role of English women in the mid-sixteenth century, this account reveals how their management of coal-fired stoves led to significant innovations in household and global industries. Through engaging anecdotes and historical insights, Ruth Goodman illustrates the shift from wood to coal, highlighting the impact on cooking, cleanliness, and domestic life. The narrative celebrates the ingenuity of women who, from their kitchens, ignited a revolution that reshaped society and industry, showcasing the profound influence of domestic necessity.