An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Chris Harding
4 books referenced
Books by Chris Harding
Referenced in 1 episode
April 30, 2025
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Referenced for the point that the Western concept of fashion does not map onto Japan in the Heian period, as clothing choices were central to personality and perception rather than an optional hobby.
Referenced in 1 episode
April 27, 2025
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Tom mentions receiving a preview of this upcoming book by 'friend of the show' Chris Harding, and Dominic says he was reading it the previous night, calling it 'a very good book.' They quote Harding's description of Genji as 'irrepressibly amorous.'
Referenced in 1 episode
December 09, 2022
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Mentioned when introducing Chris Harding as the guest, described as one of his 'two hugely acclaimed books on Japan'
Referenced in 1 episode
December 09, 2022
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Mentioned when introducing Chris Harding and referenced multiple times throughout as the basis for the discussion of 20 lives representing Japanese history