An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Julia Lovell

3 books referenced

Books by Julia Lovell

The Great Wall

Referenced in 1 episode

444. The First Emperor of China

April 28, 2024

Context:

Referred to as 'her brilliant book on the Great Wall of China' - quoted about wall building being about joining ravines and fortresses rather than a continuous line

Maoism: A Global History

Referenced in 1 episode

173. Chairman Mao & the Cultural Revolution

April 07, 2022

Context:

Rana Mitter recommends Julia Lovell's 'recent book on Maoism' which makes points about Mao's thought not being definable in the way Marx's writings are - likely referring to 'Maoism: A Global History'

The Great Wall: China Against the World

Referenced in 1 episode

15. Walls and Borders

January 18, 2021

Context:

Referenced as 'a brilliant book by Julia Lovell on the Great Wall' during discussion of the Great Wall of China and how the phrase 'great wall' is essentially a Western invention. The book is mentioned in relation to Nixon's famous visit and Chinese propaganda.