Babes of the Empire An alphabet for young England

Babes of the Empire: An Alphabet for Young England by Thomas Stevens is an illustrated children’s book designed to educate and entertain young readers while celebrating the British Empire. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with rhymes and illustrations that highlight various aspects of the empire from its colonies and cultures to its heroes and achievements. Through engaging and patriotic verses Stevens introduces children to the geography history and values associated with the empire. The book reflects the sentiments of its time instilling a sense of pride in the empire’s vastness and diversity while promoting moral lessons. Babes of the Empire serves as both a learning tool and a reflection of early 20th-century imperial ideals blending education with cultural indoctrination.