An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Nicola Tallis

2 books referenced

Books by Nicola Tallis

Elizabeth's Rival / Crown of Blood

Referenced in 2 episodes

618. Elizabeth I: The Shadow of the Tower (Part 3)

November 17, 2025

Context:

Referenced as 'Nicola Tallis in her book on young Elizabeth' when discussing how the Wyatt's rebellion conspirators had contacts within Elizabeth's household.

617. Elizabeth I: Anne Boleyn's Bastard (Part 2)

November 13, 2025

Context:

Referred to as 'her book on young Elizabeth' - cited for information about Mary Tudor's reaction to signing articles acknowledging Henry VIII as head of the English church, and later for the fact that Catherine Parr was the only English queen to be buried on a private estate.

Young Elizabeth, Princess, Prisoner, Queen

Referenced in 1 episode

616. Elizabeth I: The Fall of the Axe (Part 1)

November 10, 2025

Context:

Referenced as 'Nicola Tallis, who wrote another great book, Young Elizabeth, Princess, Prisoner, Queen' when discussing Princess Mary's mistreatment by Anne Boleyn and her spending time 'weeping in her chamber.'