An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Marina Warner
2 books referenced
Books by Marina Warner
Referenced in 1 episode
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.'
Referenced in 1 episode
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.