An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Woody Holton

2 books referenced

Books by Woody Holton

Liberty Is Sweet

Referenced in 1 episode

349: The Birth of the United States (Part 3)

July 10, 2023

Context:

Referenced as 'Holton's book' when discussing John Adams's writings about the July 2nd independence vote. The book contains Adams's quote about how independence day would be celebrated, and Holton's observation that 'Americans celebrate the press release rather than the act itself.'

Liberty is Sweet

Referenced in 1 episode

348: The Boston Tea Party (Part 2)

July 06, 2023

Context:

Explicitly mentioned as 'Woody Holton's book, Liberty is Sweet' when discussing the Battle of Lexington and the reluctance of both sides to be the aggressors. Also referenced later regarding Lord Dunmore's Proclamation and its comparison to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.