An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Martin Pugh

2 books referenced

Books by Martin Pugh

Hurrah for the Blackshirts

Referenced in 1 episode

374. The Battle of Cable Street: Fascism Defeated

October 01, 2023

Context:

Explicitly referenced as a book containing a quotation from an Evening Standard report by journalist Dudley Barker about the competition between communists and British Union of Fascists in poor areas of London.

Hurrah for the Black Shirts

Referenced in 2 episodes

373. Oswald Mosley: Fascist Leader

September 27, 2023

Context:

Explicitly mentioned as a book Martin Pugh wrote about British fascism. The hosts reference it multiple times, including quotes about Lord Rothermere being 'the most influential single propagandist for fascism between the wars.'

372. The Birth of British Fascism

September 24, 2023

Context:

Described as 'the definitive book on this' regarding British fascism and the threat it posed to Britain