An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Marina Warner

2 books referenced

Books by Marina Warner

Joan of Arc

Referenced in 1 episode

633. Joan of Arc: Saviour of France (Part 2)

January 08, 2026

Context:

Marina Warner's book is referenced when discussing Joan's extraordinary charisma and ability to make people believe incredible things. The host quotes Warner describing Joan as having 'an astonishing ability to compel credence.'

Joan of Arc: The Image of Female Heroism

Referenced in 1 episode

632. Joan of Arc: Warrior Maid (Part 1)

January 05, 2026

Context:

Tom Holland mentioned reading this book at a very impressionable age, describing it as brilliant. He quoted Warner's observation about Joan being unique - not a queen, courtesan, beauty, mother, or artist, but a female teenage peasant girl whose words were recorded.