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The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

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 Kings Witch

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

What happens if the First World War breaks out while youre 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 Britains 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.

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

Author: Alice Loxton
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Publishing
Published: 05/13/2025
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.76h x 5.58w x 0.98d
ISBN: 9781035031290
Language: English