The Civil War influenced virtually every aspect of children's lives, and in turn they eagerly incorporated the experience of war into their daily assumptions and activities. In this new contribution
Childhood and Child Welfare in the Progressive Era examines a central focus for reform efforts between 1870 and 1930: children. Progressive-era reformers, holding the middle-class childhood as ideal,
The author of an acclaimed account of the lives of children in the Civil War, Marten here provides a more comprehensive introduction to the civilian history of the Civil War. Concise, vividly written
Children?white and black, northern and southern?endured a vast and varied range of experiences during the Civil War. Children celebrated victories and mourned defeats, tightened their belts and widene
A revealing compilation of essays documenting the effects of the Civil War and its aftermath on Americans--young and old, black and white, northern and southern.
"This anthology is breathtaking in its geographic and temporal sweep."?Canadian Journal of History The American media has recently "discovered" children's experiences in present-day wars. A week-long
