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. Language: English