An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Jonathan Sumption

3 books referenced

Books by Jonathan Sumption

The Hundred Years War: Volume 4, Cursed Kings

Referenced in 1 episode

490. Hundred Years' War: England Triumphant (Part 4)

September 04, 2024

Context:

Referenced multiple times regarding his historical account of the Hundred Years' War. Specifically quoted describing the mottos emblazoned over London during Henry's triumphant return, and later regarding the Treaty of Troyes period.

Cursed Kings

Referenced in 1 episode

487. Hundred Years' War: Henry V’s Invasion of France (Part 1)

August 25, 2024

Context:

Described as part of Sumption's 'absolutely enormous history of the Hundred Years' War' - quoted directly regarding Henry V's religious motivations for claiming the French throne

The Hundred Years War (multi-volume history)

Referenced in 1 episode

319: Hundred Years' War: Triumph of the Longbow (Part 2)

April 06, 2023

Context:

Referenced when discussing the economic blockade of Flanders, with the host quoting Sumption's description of it as 'one of the few examples in history of a wholly successful economic blockade.' Also referenced regarding the Battle of Sluice as 'a naval catastrophe on a scale unequaled until modern times.'