An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Diarmaid MacCulloch
3 books referenced
Books by Diarmaid MacCulloch
Referenced in 1 episode
April 03, 2024
Context:
Referenced as 'his great book on the Reformation' when discussing how the Peasants' War emerged from the apocalyptic mood of the early 16th century and the copycat destructive violence following Luther's movement
Referenced in 1 episode
April 01, 2024
Context:
Referenced when discussing the famous phrase 'here I stand, I can do no other' - the hosts mention that MacCulloch in his book on the Reformation says this phrase is the motto not just of the Reformation but of all modern Western civilization.
Referenced in 1 episode
March 25, 2024
Context:
Referenced as 'his book on the Reformation' when discussing the apocalyptic mindset of the era. The hosts cite MacCulloch's argument that you cannot understand the Reformation without understanding people believed they were living in the end times.