{"product_id":"eighteen-a-history-of-britain-in-18-young-lives","title":"Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Instant  Sunday Times B estseller\u003cbr\u003e\nBlackwell's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\nShortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistorian and bestselling author of  Eleanor , Alice Loxton, presents a scintillating history of Britain, told through portraits of eighteen figures in British history at the age of eighteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The star of her generation' – Dan Snow, host of  History Hit\u003cbr\u003e\n'Utterly, utterly brilliant' – Tracy Borman, author of  The King's Witch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt eighteen, your life is full of what-ifs and why-nots. You have everything to look forward to – unless you've got the plague . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens if the First World War breaks out while you’re at university?\u003cbr\u003e\nHow does a young woman, born without arms or legs, make a living in Georgian London?\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat turns a rugby-obsessed teenager from a Welsh mining town into Richard Burton?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with fascinating stories of royalty, explorers, writers and entertainers,  Eighteen  asks what lessons we can learn for modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'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\u003cbr\u003e\n'Bursting with ideas and images' – Philippa Gregory, author of  The Other Boleyn Girl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52891390148895,"sku":"A3923","price":10.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/0546\/5119\/files\/ebook_3001_e0e75c001e.jpg?v=1789634070","url":"https:\/\/lumobook.store\/products\/eighteen-a-history-of-britain-in-18-young-lives","provider":"LumoBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}