Boys and Girls of History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521236065)

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.

Author: Eileen Power,Rhoda Power
ISBN-10: 0521236061
ISBN-13: 9780521236065
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/26/2012
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.80d