Eighteen Signed Edition
A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:15th Aug '24
£22.00
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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 – yet childhood is already behind you.
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
Smart, funny and should definitely be on your bookshelf -- Greg James, BBC Radio 1 presenter
Utterly, utterly brilliant. Fizzing with energy, wit and insight -- Tracy Borman, bestselling author of Thomas Cromwell
Loxton is the leading historian of her generation -- Dan Jones, bestselling author of The Templars
Riveting. A totally original concept, executed with flair and irrepressible enthusiasm -- Jack Chesher, bestselling author of London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers
Fascinating. Bursting with ideas and images. Loxton has the novelist's skill of seeing the world through her characters' eyes, and the historian's accuracy of vision -- Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of Normal Women
Alice Loxton is the star of her generation . . . the next big thing in history -- Dan Snow, historian and author of On This Day in History
Entertaining, exciting and engaging. Eighteen is the story of Britain through the lens of the lives of the youth and that is exactly what we needed -- Estelle Paranque, author of Blood, Fire and Gold
A brilliantly original concept executed with wit and imagination. Loxton's approach is fresh, contemporary, full of exuberance but never at the cost of scholarship. If this can’t make eighteen-year-olds want to read history, I am not sure what could . . . -- Lucy Moore, author of Lady Fanshawe’s Receipt Book
Alice Loxton heads the charge of an exciting new generation of historians -- Jessie Childs, author of The Siege of Loyalty House
Vivid, exciting, vibrant, a world of youth brought to original dizzying life, Eighteen is full of magnificent characters and fascinating history and Alice is a thrilling guide -- Kate Williams, historian and author of Rival Queens
An engaging and insightful look into the lives of some of our key cultural figures at an important turning point, or rite of passage, closing the distance of centuries -- Amy License, historian and author of Tudor Roses
A unique approach to British history through the vibrant eyes of its youth -- Hayley Nolan, historian and bestselling author of Anne Boleyn: 500 Years of Lies
Simply a joy to read. With wit, flair and keen intelligence, Loxton reminds us that young people have always faced a perilous world – and have prevailed with grit, grace and resilience. A uniquely hopeful and inspiring book, Eighteen will delight readers young and old -- Leah Redmond Chang, author of Young Queens
ISBN: 9781035031283-S
Dimensions: 244mm x 162mm x 30mm
Weight: 540g
336 pages