An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Tracy Borman

3 books referenced

Books by Tracy Borman

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth

Referenced in 1 episode

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

November 13, 2025

Context:

Recommended by the hosts as being 'really, really good on the whole subject' of exploring the nuances of Elizabeth's relationship with and memory of her mother Anne Boleyn.

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Forever Changed British History

Referenced in 1 episode

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

November 10, 2025

Context:

Referenced as 'Tracy Borman, she wrote a brilliant book on Anne Boleyn and her relationship to Elizabeth.' Used when discussing Anne Boleyn's fashion sense and describing her 'irresistible je ne sais quoi.'

Crown and Scepter, A New History of the British Monarchy from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II

Referenced in 1 episode

119. World Cup of Kings & Queens preview

November 12, 2021

Context:

Mentioned as Tracy Borman's new book on the monarchy, which is being discussed in relation to her involvement in the World Cup of Kings and Queens tournament