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The children's war : Britain, 1914-1918

Kennedy, Rosalind, 1978-

Overview

\"British children were mobilised for total war in 1914-18. War dominated their teaching and school experience, it was the focus of their extra curricular activities and they enjoyed it as a source of entertainment in literature and play. Children were not shielded from the war because it was believed their support was vital for Britain's present and future. The study of children's lives provides a unique perspective on British society during the First World War. It lets us get to the very essence of how Britain's adults perceived the war and allows us to explore the methods society used to communicate with itself. Children's connection to the war, however, was personal. Millions had a relative in the army and those that did not had friends, neighbours and teachers involved in the fighting. Their participation, therefore, while shaped by adults, was motivated by a desire to remain in touch with their absent fathers and brothers\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Subject: World War, 1914-1918 Social aspects Great Britain. / World War, 1914-1918 Children Great Britain. / Children and war Great Britain. / HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain. / HISTORY / Military / World War I. / HISTORY / Military / Other. / HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century. / HISTORY / Social History.
• ISBN: 9780230221758, 0230221750

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
D524.7.G7 K46 2014	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE