Eighteen

A scintilating new history of Britain told through eighteen figures of British history - and what they achieved at eighteen years-old. From Alice Loxton, bestselling author and social media sensation.

''Loxton is the next big thing in history.'' Dan Snow ''A whirlwind of historical energy... One of the brightest new stars of popular history'' Dan Jones At eighteen, your life is full of possibility. You have everything to look forward to - unless you''ve got the plague... In this unconventional and witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster, Alice Loxton, delves into Britain''s past, exploring the country though eighteen notable figures at this formative age. From a young Empress Matilda, already changing the fate of nations, to Richard Burton, the rugby-obsessed teenager who grew up in a Welsh mining town, each journey unpicks a different era of Britain. Irreverent and full of fascinating tidbits (Did you know Chaucer began his career as a scantily clad pageboy?), Loxton shows how the way a society treats its young, reveals much about its values and foibles. Seamlessly blending big history with engaging stories of royalty, explorers, writers and entertainers, Eighteen builds a rich mosaic of Britain''s past, inviting a journey of discovery. Looking at the role of class, race, and raw ambition, Loxton also asks what lessons we can take for modern Britain - and why the answers might not be what you think.

Auteur

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.

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Bestselling author and social media sensation Alice Loxton brings a scintillating new history of Britain, told through 18 figures in British history at the age of 18.

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*THE INSTANT *SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Biggest books to look out for in 2024 *The Guardian
'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 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.

'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