Victorian Childhood

Janet Sacks

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Shire Publications
10 May 2010

History; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Social & cultural history; Age groups: children

Series: Shire Library

An illustrated history of the lives and experiences of children in the Victorian era.

The lives of children during the Victorian era differed dramatically between the rich and the poor. The children of the wealthy lived in comfort with good education, while the poorest children grew up with little food or care, no education, and were often exploited for work.

Janet Sacks explores the world of Victorian children, and how their experiences changed as laws were introduced to stop child employment, and education became compulsory, how holidays became possible by train, and the introduction of mass-produced toys.

Using archive photographs and illustrations, she paints a picture of what it was like to grow up in Victorian Britain, and how changing attitudes towards children led to a very different upbringing by the end of the period.

By: Janet Sacks
Imprint: Shire Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 587
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 174g
ISBN: 9780747807711
ISBN 10: 074780771X
Series: Shire Library
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 10 May 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Town and City /Country Life /Wealthy Families /Children at Work /Schools for All /Popular Pastimes /Index