Cunningham, Hugh.

The invention of childhood / Hugh Cunningham. - London : BBC, 2006. - 302 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.

Radio tie-in.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Drawing on sources such as diaries, autobiographies, paintings, photographs & letters, this book presents a chronological history of the experience of children in Britain during the past 1000 years. It teaches the key elements that have shaped their lives down the ages & how it differed as a result of gender, geography & ethnicity.

9780563493907 (hbk.) : £18.99 0563493909 (hbk.) : £18.99


Children--History.--Great Britain
Children--Social conditions.--Great Britain