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The Erosion of Childhood

Childhood in Britain 1860-1918

By Lionel Rose

Published June 20th 1991 by Routledge – 304 pages

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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.

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`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

Name: The Erosion of Childhood: Childhood in Britain 1860-1918 (Hardback) – Routledge 
Description: By Lionel Rose. 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...
Categories: Social & Cultural History