An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Ivan Morris
1 book referenced
Books by Ivan Morris
The World of the Shining Prince
Referenced in 2 episodes
659. Dawn of the Samurai: Bloodbath at the Bridge (Part 2)
April 09, 2026
Context:
Tom Holland quotes from this book about Lady Murasaki and Genji when explaining how the Fujiwara imposed a lifecycle on emperors to keep them under their control.
560. The Golden Age of Japan: Lady Murasaki and the Shining Prince (Part 1)
April 27, 2025
Context:
Tom quotes Ivan Morris's book, noting his observation that 'rarely in the history of the world has a country entirely free from external pressure as Japan was during this time so avidly acquired the fruits of an alien culture.'