
A History of Britain in 21 Paintings
$50.99
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2027
Summary
AN ILLUMINATING HISTORY OF BRITAIN FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ELEANOR AND EIGHTEEN ALICE LOXTON
In this vibrant and insightful book, Alice Loxton travels across Britain in search of twenty-one extraordinary paintings. From the wall art of St Cadoc’s Church near Cardiff and the exquisite detail of daily life portrayed by L.S. Lowry to landmark works including ‘The Rainbow Portrait’ of Elizabeth I and Millais’ ‘Ophelia’, Loxton creates a fresh, tra…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241836378 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241836379 |
| Author: | Alice Loxton |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Viking |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2027 |
| Weight: | 577g |
| Dimensions: | 32mm x 156mm x 240mm |

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Alice Loxton
Alice Loxton is a bestselling author, historian, and presenter, with more than three million followers on social media. She is passionate about bringing history to new audiences and has worked with organisations including The National Trust, The Royal Academy, English Heritage, The National Gallery, Tate, The King’s Foundation, and 10 Downing Street. In 2025 Alice judged The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and is on the judging panel for Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2026. Alice is the author of three bestselling books, including Eleanor: A 200-Mile Walk in Search of England’s Lost Queen and Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives, which was named Blackwell’s Book of the Year in 2024.
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