An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Alexander Watson
3 books referenced
Books by Alexander Watson
Referenced in 1 episode
September 10, 2025
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Dominic explicitly recommends this book, saying 'I read a brilliant book called The Fortress by the historian Alexander Watson' and gives 'a massive shout out to this book' as the source for much of the information about the siege of Przemysl.
Referenced in 1 episode
September 05, 2025
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Mentioned as having 'written a couple of brilliant books about the Eastern Front' and quoted regarding the Russian invasion of East Prussia being a defining experience for Germans.
Referenced in 2 episodes
August 24, 2025
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Explicitly described as 'a brilliant book on Germany and Austria in the Central Powers in the First War' - used to discuss Germany's strategic position and the audacious nature of the Schlieffen Plan
July 25, 2024
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Described as a 'brilliant book' about Germany and Austria in the First World War, cited when quoting a priest from Jablunkov about the mood when Austrian mobilization orders were posted