{"product_id":"a-history-of-britain-in-21-paintings-signed-copy","title":"A History of Britain in 21 Paintings - Signed Copy","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNED HARDBACK PRE-ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned Hardback Pre-Order | \u003cem\u003eA History of Britain in 21 Paintings\u003c\/em\u003e by Alice Loxton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-order a signed hardback copy of \u003cem\u003eA History of Britain in 21 Paintings\u003c\/em\u003e by Alice Loxton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Viking, this 336-page hardback explores Britain’s history through 21 remarkable paintings, bringing together art, storytelling and historical insight. Engaging, accessible and beautifully presented, it is a brilliant choice for readers interested in British history, art history, culture, museums and the stories behind iconic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 November 2026. All signed hardback pre-orders will be dispatched as soon as stock arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure your signed copy today from an independent UK bookshop. Carefully packaged to ensure it arrives in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 in Newport and Guild Chapel in Stratford-upon-Avon 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, transformative history of Britain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidering each piece from the viewer's perspective, she explores how it feels standing before them, what they are trying to tell and what their real-life inspiration reveals about the period when they were created. Along the way, Loxton explores the lives of everyday people, unveils the historical, social and cultural shifts these paintings reflected and inspired, and challenges some of Britain's most famous myths (who really was St George? Did the people of the Middle Ages think the world was flat? Why do Scots wear tartan?).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sweeping history reminds us that there are incredible stories to be discovered all across Britain, if only we take the time to look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loxton, Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56840238465410,"sku":"9780241836378","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6575\/5522\/files\/9780241836378.jpg?v=1786459102","url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/products\/a-history-of-britain-in-21-paintings-signed-copy","provider":"Archway Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}