An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Kate Williams

1 book referenced

Books by Kate Williams

England's Mistress: The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton

Referenced in 2 episodes

608. Nelson: Slaughter in Naples (Part 1)

October 12, 2025

Context:

Quoted regarding Emma Hamilton's behavior during the storm at sea, describing how Emma 'refused to let the experience of being sick defeat her' - appears to be from a biography of Emma Hamilton

607. Nelson’s Lover: The Scandalous Lady Hamilton

October 08, 2025

Context:

Tom explicitly references this biography of Emma Hamilton multiple times, calling it 'fantastic' and noting that Kate Williams wrote her PhD on Emma Hamilton. The book is quoted to describe Emma's birthplace, her childhood, and various aspects of her life.