Description
Discover a captivating exploration of children's culture in this remarkable collection that bridges the disciplines of Children’s Literature, Classics, and History. This essential volume invites readers to delve into the multifaceted ways children engage with history, particularly during the long nineteenth century (1750-1914). Each chapter unravels how boys and girls from varied social landscapes experienced unique historical narratives, both for entertainment and educational purposes. With contributions from leading scholars, this book sheds light on the dynamic market of historical toys, games, and performances that shaped the leisure activities of children. Uncover how playfulness played a pivotal role in molding the British historical imagination, illustrating how children actively consumed and transformed the past through creative engagement. Perfect for educators, parents, and history enthusiasts alike, this brand new edition will enrich your understanding of children’s interaction with history. ISBN: 9781526171825, published by Manchester University Press in 2023. Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526171825
Year: 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This collection brings together scholars from disciplines including Children’s Literature, Classics, and History to develop fresh approaches to children’s culture and the uses of the past.
It charts the significance of historical episodes and characters during the long nineteenth-century (1750-1914), a critical period in children's culture. Boys and girls across social classes often experienced different pasts simultaneously, for purposes of amusement and instruction. The book highlights an active and shifting market in history for children, and reveals how children were actively involved in consuming and repackaging the past: from playing with historically themed toys and games to performing in plays and pageants. Each chapter reconstructs encounters across different media, uncovering the cultural work done by particular pasts and exposing the key role of playfulness in the British historical imagination.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526171825
Year: 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This collection brings together scholars from disciplines including Children’s Literature, Classics, and History to develop fresh approaches to children’s culture and the uses of the past.
It charts the significance of historical episodes and characters during the long nineteenth-century (1750-1914), a critical period in children's culture. Boys and girls across social classes often experienced different pasts simultaneously, for purposes of amusement and instruction. The book highlights an active and shifting market in history for children, and reveals how children were actively involved in consuming and repackaging the past: from playing with historically themed toys and games to performing in plays and pageants. Each chapter reconstructs encounters across different media, uncovering the cultural work done by particular pasts and exposing the key role of playfulness in the British historical imagination.