Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives

Eighteen is a unique and entertaining history book that explores Britain's past through the eyes of eighteen notable figures at the age of eighteen. It covers a wide range of topics, from royalty to explorers, and offers insights into how we can overcome the hurdles we face in life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The instant Sunday Times bestseller The number 1 Times bestseller Blackwells Non-fiction Book of the Year Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year The star of her generation – Dan Snow, host of History Hit Bursting with ideas and images – Philippa Gregory, author of The Other Boleyn Girl Utterly, utterly brilliant – Tracy Borman, author of The King's Witch At eighteen, your life is full of what-ifs and why-nots. You have everything to look forward to – unless you've got the plague . . . What happens if the First World War breaks out while you're at university? How does a young woman, born without arms or legs, make a living in Georgian London? What turns a rugby-obsessed teenager from a Welsh mining town into Richard Burton? In this unconventional and witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton delves into Britain's past, exploring the country through eighteen notable figures at that most formative age – eighteen. From a young Elizabeth Tudor facing deadly intrigue at court, to Empress Matilda already changing the fate of nations, 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, and how we can overcome the hurdles we face in life. 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 The instant Sunday Times bestseller The number 1 Times bestseller Blackwells Non-fiction Book of the Year Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year The star of her generation – Dan Snow, host of History Hit Bursting with ideas and images – Philippa Gregory, author of The Other Boleyn Girl Utterly, utterly brilliant – Tracy Borman, author of The King's Witch At eighteen, your life is full of what-ifs and why-nots. You have everything to look forward to – unless you've got the plague . . . What happens if the First World War breaks out while you're at university? How does a young woman, born without arms or legs, make a living in Georgian London? What turns a rugby-obsessed teenager from a Welsh mining town into Richard Burton? In this unconventional and witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton delves into Britain's past, exploring the country through eighteen notable figures at that most formative age – eighteen. From a young Elizabeth Tudor facing deadly intrigue at court, to Empress Matilda already changing the fate of nations, 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, and how we can overcome the hurdles we face in life. 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

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 242 x 162 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035031283