An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Nigel Saul
2 books referenced
Books by Nigel Saul
Referenced in 1 episode
February 05, 2024
Context:
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.
Referenced in 1 episode
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.'