Eighteen
A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives
Seiten
2024
MacMillan (Verlag)
9781035031283 (ISBN)
MacMillan (Verlag)
9781035031283 (ISBN)
A scintillating 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
Blackwell's Book of the Year
Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year
'The star of her generation' – Dan Snow, host of History Hit
'Utterly, utterly brilliant' – Tracy Borman, author of The King's Witch
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 witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton delves into Britain’s past, exploring the country through eighteen inspiring figures at the formative age of 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.
'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 Gregory, author of The Other Boleyn Girl
The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller
Blackwell's Book of the Year
Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year
'The star of her generation' – Dan Snow, host of History Hit
'Utterly, utterly brilliant' – Tracy Borman, author of The King's Witch
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 witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton delves into Britain’s past, exploring the country through eighteen inspiring figures at the formative age of 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.
'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 Gregory, author of The Other Boleyn Girl
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 Eighteen and 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-13 | 9781035031283 / 9781035031283 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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