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Eighteen : a history of Britain in 18 young lives / Alice Loxton.

Loxton, Alice, (author.).

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At 18, your life is full of possibility. You have everything to look forward to -- unless you've got the plague. In this unconventional and witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton delves into Britain's past, exploring the country though 18 notable figures at that most formative of ages -- 18-years-old. From a young Empress Matilda, already changing the fate of nations, to teenage Richard Burton, the rugby-obsessed lad who grew up in a Welsh mining town, each journey unveils a different era of Britain. Irreverent and full of fascinating tidbits (did you know Chaucer began as a scantily clad pageboy?), Loxton reveals what we can learn from the way a society treats its young -- about its values and its foibles.

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  • ISBN: 9781035031283 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 326 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Publisher: London : Macmillan, 2024.

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Subject: Young adults > Great Britain > History.
Great Britain > Biography.
Great Britain > History.
Genre: Biographies.
Personal narratives.

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  • McMillan Palgrave
    A scintilating new history of Britain told through eighteen figures of British history – and what they achieved at eighteen years-old. From Alice Loxton, bestselling author and social media sensation.
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    'Utterly, utterly brilliant. Fizzing with energy, wit and insight' – Tracy Borman, bestselling historian

    Biggest books to look out for in 2024 – The Guardian

    At eighteen, your life is full of of what-ifs and why-nots. You have everything to look forward to – unless you've got the plague . . .

    From a young Elizabeth Tudor facing deadly intrigue at court to a teenage Richard Burton, the rugby-obsessed son of a Welsh miner, historian Alice Loxton explores Britain’s past through the lives of eighteen figures at this crucial age.

    How do you make a living in Georgian London with no arms or legs? What would you do if a world war interrupted your university studies? With plenty of wit and insight, Eighteen invites readers to join an eclectic cast of young Britons across the nation and throughout its history.

    Filled with fascinating stories of royalty, explorers, writers and entertainers, Eighteen asks what lessons we can learn for modern Britain.

    'A whirlwind of historical energy . . . one of the brightest new stars of popular history' – Dan Jones

    'Brilliantly original, wonderfully perceptive and full of rich insights . . . Loxton has confirmed her place as one of our most exciting and talented young historians' – James Holland, bestselling author and historian

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