Childhood and Death in Victorian England Childhood and Death in Victorian England Sarah Seaton Pen & Sword2017Paperback220pp Illustrated232x154mm 9781473877023 Product Code: 509495 Details Sarah Seaton surveys the hazards of childhood in an age when childbirth was fraught with danger, child labour was exploited, there was no adequate pro... DetailsBackDetailsSarah Seaton surveys the hazards of childhood in an age when childbirth was fraught with danger, child labour was exploited, there was no adequate protection against disease, and little, if any social support for the poor. As well as these daunting obstacles to health and happiness, the book describes cases of child murder, infanticide and concealment of birth, and explains the often desperate circumstances in which such crimes were committed.Read moreRead less publ £12.99now £5.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesHistorySocial & Industrial HistoryTagsEuropean historySocial & cultural historySocial groups & classes