An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Alexander Watson

3 books referenced

Books by Alexander Watson

The Fortress

Referenced in 1 episode

599. The First World War: Downfall of the Habsburgs (Part 6)

September 10, 2025

Context:

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.

Ring of Steel: Germany and Austria-Hungary at War, 1914-1918

Referenced in 1 episode

598. The First World War: The Eastern Front Explodes (Part 5)

September 05, 2025

Context:

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.

Ring of Steel

Referenced in 2 episodes

594. The First World War: The Invasion of Belgium (Part 1)

August 24, 2025

Context:

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

474. The Road to The Great War: The Lights Go Out (Part 6)

July 25, 2024

Context:

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