Eighteen
A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives
Seiten
2024
MacMillan (Verlag)
978-1-0350-3128-3 (ISBN)
MacMillan (Verlag)
978-1-0350-3128-3 (ISBN)
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.
The instant Sunday Times bestseller
Blackwells Non-fiction Book of the Year
Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year
'The star of her generation' – Dan Snow
'Utterly, utterly brilliant' – Tracy Borman
Where were you at age eighteen? Could you have known where your life might lead?
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 iconic 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.
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 acting legend Richard Burton?
Filled with fascinating stories of royalty, explorers, writers and entertainers, Eighteen asks how our formative experiences shape our success, and what lessons we can take for modern Britain from some of the most inspiring youths in history. With a beautifully-foiled dust jacket, this hardback edition is the perfect Christmas gift.
'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
'Bursting with ideas and images' – Philippa Gregor
The instant Sunday Times bestseller
Blackwells Non-fiction Book of the Year
Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year
'The star of her generation' – Dan Snow
'Utterly, utterly brilliant' – Tracy Borman
Where were you at age eighteen? Could you have known where your life might lead?
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 iconic 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.
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 acting legend Richard Burton?
Filled with fascinating stories of royalty, explorers, writers and entertainers, Eighteen asks how our formative experiences shape our success, and what lessons we can take for modern Britain from some of the most inspiring youths in history. With a beautifully-foiled dust jacket, this hardback edition is the perfect Christmas gift.
'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
'Bursting with ideas and images' – Philippa Gregor
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.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.08.2024 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 162 x 244 mm |
| Gewicht | 540 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Makrosoziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-0350-3128-0 / 1035031280 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-0350-3128-3 / 9781035031283 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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