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Routledge Lost Children of the Empire - British History Book

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Explore the history of Britain's child migrants with this Routledge Library Edition. Originally published in 1989, this book tells the story of 130,000 children who were sent to distant parts of the British Empire. From as young as 3 or 4 years old, these children were transported to populate colonies and provide cheap labor, with some migrations occurring as recently as 1967. The text examines the impact of these movements, including the 10,000 children sent to Australia after the Second World War. It details the experiences of those who faced abandonment or harsh regimes in new lands. This work provides a historical look at how Britain used child migration to empty homes and manage its colonies over a period of 350 years.

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This Routledge Library Edition provides a historical account of the 130,000 child migrants sent across the British Empire.

The book covers a 350-year history of child migration, with records showing transport continued as recently as 1967.

Learn about the specific history of the 10,000 children transported to Australia following the Second World War.

This Routledge publication examines the motivations behind sending children to colonies for labor and population management.

The text details the lived experiences of young children, some aged only 3 or 4, sent to distant parts of the Empire.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
23 March 2018
Listed Since
14 November 2017

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