An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Jonathan Sumption
3 books referenced
Books by Jonathan Sumption
Referenced in 1 episode
September 04, 2024
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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.
Referenced in 1 episode
August 25, 2024
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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
Referenced in 1 episode
April 06, 2023
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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.'