Eighteen - A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives

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'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 JonesAt eighteen, your life is full o f 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, whose childhood was misspent in a Welsh mining village, 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 waiter?), 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, peasants, 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. Show more