From 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. How 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, invites readers to join an eclectic cast of young Britons across the nation and throughout its history. 'A whirlwind of historical energy . . . one of the brightest new stars of popular history' – Dan Jones