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Originally published in 1926, the studies in this book illustrate the lives of English children in different historical periods and social contexts. Reconstructions of daily life are used as a means of avoiding the generalised tone employed in many historical accounts, the aim being to develop the young reader's knowledge through a sense of empathy with the figures being described. These figures are a mixture of fictional and real, but all have the basic function of conveying the atmosphere of their age. Highly readable, and containing a large number of beautiful illustrations, the text was co-authored by the renowned medieval historian Eileen Power, together with her sister Rhoda Power. It will be of value to anyone with an interest in early twentieth-century history books for young readers.
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The studies in this 1926 book illustrate the lives of children within various different times and social contexts. Reconstructions of daily life are used as a means of avoiding the generalised tone employed in many historical accounts to develop the young reader's knowledge through a sense of empathy with the figures described.
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- PublisherDobson Books Ltd
- Publication date1968
- ISBN 10 0234770937
- ISBN 13 9780234770931
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages368
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Third Printing. 342 p. 21 cm. Third impression of 1967 edition. Sound and square binding in green, paper-covered boards. Light wear to the corners. Gift inscription on the front free endpaper. Inside pages are clean, bright and unmarked. Dustwrapper spine is faded, and it has some wear at the corners. Foxed along top edges of the flaps. An account of life in England at various periods and social levels as seen through fictional stories (some based on real people) of children who were there. Originally published in 1926. Seller Inventory # 2080
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: VERY GOOD. 1969. Dennis Dobson. Second imp. Hard Cover. Book- VG. DJ- Good, edgewear, spine discoloured. 8.5x5.5. 342pp. Frontis, many b/w illus. Seller Inventory # 1659030
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