Jordan, Thomas E.
Victorian Childhood: Themes and Variations
- ISBN 13:
- 9780887065453
- author:
- Jordan, Thomas E.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- State University of New York Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 391
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.31 centimeters
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Victorian Childhood Themes and Variations explores life in 19th-century Britain against the backdrop of industrialisation and social change. This comprehensive study combines statistical data with historical context to provide a nuanced understanding of childhood during this period.
The author examines various aspects of Victorian childhood, including health, work, education, family life, and social relationships, revealing how children's experiences were shaped by the era's economic and social shifts. Drawing on original sources such as diaries, memoirs, literature from the time, and personal anecdotes, the book offers a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian Britain.
With its broad range and focus, this study provides a unique insight into childhood during the Victorian era, shedding light on the lives of children who were often overlooked by historians. The result is a highly readable account that brings to life the experiences of those who grew up in this pivotal period of British history.
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