Alice Loxton Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives

In an unconventional and witty history, the award-winning writer and broadcaster - and one of the most exciting historians writing today - delves into Britain’s past, exploring the country through eighteen notable figures at that most formative age. From a young Elizabeth Tudor facing deadly intrigue at court, to Empress Matilda, Geoffrey Chaucer and Richard Burton, join an eclectic cast of young Britons across the nation and throughout its history. Filled with fascinating stories of royalty, explorers, writers and entertainers, she asks what lessons we can learn for modern Britain.

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