The Radical Potter

This book by Tristram Hunt provides a captivating portrait of Josiah Wedgwood, a pioneering potter and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution.

It explores Wedgwood's impact on design, innovation, and global trade, while also delving into the broader social, economic, and political context of his time.

The biography uses Wedgwood's life as a lens to examine key issues in 18th-century British history, including abolitionism and technological advancements.