Medieval Children Nicholas Orme

What was childhood like for mediaeval boys and girls in England? Nicholas Orme draws on a vast range of sources to create a picture of childhood in the Middle Ages.

Nicholas Orme is professor of history at Exeter University. He is coauthor of The English Hospital, 1070-1570 (ISBN 0 300 06058 0, [pound]40.00*), published by Yale University Press.

"Charming and erudite." The Times "A hugely enjoyable book." The Independent "This book is an insightful look into the lives of children and a fascinating read." HISTORY MAGAZINE "A delightfully encyclopaedic survey of everything imaginable concerning young people from birth to adolescence during a time span extending from the Anglo-Saxon era until the sixteenth century; toys, games, church-going, family life, education, jobs, even fickle teenage crushes." First Things "A fascinating portrait of medieval English childhood... beautifully and intelligently illustrated." Benjamin Schwarz, Atlantic Monthly