Alice Loxton: Eighteen. A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives

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.

Alice Loxton is one of Britain’s most exciting young historians. She has been a pioneer in bringing history to new audiences through social media, and has a total following of over 2 million across Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. She is an experienced writer and presenter, regularly presenting documentaries on History Hit, Channel 4 and the BBC. She is the author of the acclaimed book UPROAR: Scandal, Satire and Printmakers in Georgian London, nominated for Blackwell’s Book of the Year.

Alice Loxton:
Eighteen. A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives
Publisher: ‎Macmillan; Main Market edition
15 Aug. 2024
Language: English
Hardcover: ‎336 pages
ISBN-10: ‎1035031280
ISBN-13: ‎978-1035031283
Reading age: 18 years and up
Dimensions: ‎15.56 x 3.05 x 23.5 cm
Price: 19,99 euro

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