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Discover the Sunday Times instant bestseller and Blackwell's Book of the Year, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year. Hailed as 'the star of her generation' by Dan Snow and 'utterly, utterly brilliant' by Tracy Borman, this exquisitely foiled tome makes the perfect Christmas gift for history enthusiasts.
In this ingenious historical exploration, acclaimed writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton transports readers through Britain's past, illuminating the nation's story through the lives of eighteen remarkable individuals at the pivotal age of eighteen. From a young Elizabeth Tudor navigating treacherous court politics to Empress Matilda altering the course of nations, Eighteen offers a captivating journey across time and place.
Loxton's narrative prowess shines as she unravels intriguing tales: How does the outbreak of the First World War impact a university student? What becomes of a Georgian London woman born without arms or legs? What transforms a rugby-mad lad from a Welsh mining village into the legendary Richard Burton?
Praised as 'brilliantly original' and 'wonderfully perceptive' by James Holland, and 'bursting with ideas and images' by Philippa Gregory, this witty and insightful chronicle cements Loxton's position as one of Britain's most exciting young historians.
Book ISBN: | 9781035031283 |
Book Author: | Alice Loxton |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Macmillan |
Book Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Book Dimensions: | 242 x 162 x 31 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-08-15 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages |
Book Weight: | 544g |
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