An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Nigel Saul

2 books referenced

Books by Nigel Saul

Richard II (biography)

Referenced in 1 episode

415. The Murder of Richard II (Part 3)

February 05, 2024

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Referenced as 'the definitive biography of Richard II' when discussing whether Richard ceased to rule for a period of two or three days during the Lords Appellant crisis. The host quotes Saul's analysis of this historical moment.

Richard II

Referenced in 1 episode

413. The Peasants' Revolt: England Erupts (Part 1)

January 29, 2024

Context:

Referenced as 'his biography of Richard II' when discussing the uniqueness of the 1381 revolt. Saul is quoted saying 'what happened in 1381 was altogether unique' and later 'the revolt of 1381 was not a movement of the poor and the downtrodden. It was a movement of the more ambitious and assertive in society.'