Child migration in European history - from past to present

Time and again, migration research and policy have been more likely adult-centric and have continuously neglected children in migratory flows. Nonetheless, children have always been part of intra- and trans-national movements; being them alone or accompanied by family members. This thesis aims at analyzing the evolution of child migration from the 19th century until nowadays in Europe. The analysis of past migrations due to persecutions, wars or in search for a new and, perhaps, better life stands alongside the examination of a legal framework which is still in act in recent times. The reader is guided through specific case studies of child migratory movements originating from Europe in the past up to more recent cases of arrivals in Europe.