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The Erosion of Childhood

Childhood in Britain 1860-1918

Lionel Rose author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:20th Jun '91

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Discusses the status of children in society from the mid-Victorian period to the end of the First World War, showing that children were regarded principally as objects to be used and abused rather than people in their own right.

`It is almost impossible to overpraise this book, which must stand as the classic study of the subject for a long time. ... rivetingly readable.' - Times Education Supplement

ISBN: 9780415001656

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 498g

302 pages