An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Donald Weinstein

1 book referenced

Books by Donald Weinstein

Savonarola: The Rise and Fall of a Renaissance Prophet

Referenced in 3 episodes

575. The Medici: The Bonfire of the Vanities (Part 4)

June 19, 2025

Context:

Referenced multiple times as 'Savonarola's biographer' and 'Donald Weinstein's book' when discussing Savonarola's prophecies about Charles VIII, his apocalyptic rhetoric, and his psychological state during his confession. Dominic explicitly states 'I've read Donald Weinstein's book' and quotes from it extensively throughout the episode.

574. The Medici: Curse of the Mad Monk (Part 3)

June 15, 2025

Context:

Described as 'an absolutely brilliant book by an American scholar, the late Donald Weinstein, on Savonarola.' Praised as one of those books that 'turns everything you thought on its head.' Used extensively as a source for understanding Savonarola's life and motivations.

572. The Medici: Masters of Florence (Part 1)

June 08, 2025

Context:

Referenced as 'a historian' and later 'Donald Weinstein, on his book on this period' - quoted describing what Florence would have been like and Cosimo's image as a benevolent father figure