{"product_id":"9781035031283","title":"Eighteen : A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Loxton, Alice \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUnited Kingdom, Great Britain\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 15 August 2024 by PAN MACMILLAN (Macmillan) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e242 x 162 x 31 | 544g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Utterly, utterly brilliant. Fizzing with energy, wit and insight'  – Tracy Borman, bestselling historianBiggest books to look out for in 2024 – The GuardianAt 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 . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a young Elizabeth Tudor facing deadly intrigue at court to a teenage Richard Burton, the rugby-obsessed son of a Welsh miner, historian Alice Loxton explores Britain’s past through the lives of eighteen figures at this crucial age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you make a living in Georgian London with no arms or legs? What would you do if a world war interrupted your university studies? With plenty of wit and insight, Eighteen invites readers to join an eclectic cast of young Britons across the nation and throughout its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with fascinating stories of royalty, explorers, writers and entertainers, Eighteen asks what lessons we can learn for modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41838638203015,"sku":"9781035031283","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9781035031283.jpg?v=1723305522","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.pro\/products\/9781035031283","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}