An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Eikon Basilike

Author: Charles I

Referenced in 2 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

May 18, 2023

Context:

Mentioned as 'the massive bestseller of the early 1650s' that purports to be Charles I's final musings, which went through 'scores and scores of editions.' Referenced in discussion of the Republican regime's PR problems.

January 28, 2022

Context:

Mentioned as a pamphlet/book published the morning of Charles I's execution, supposedly containing Charles's own reflections. Described as a 'runaway bestseller' that far exceeded parliamentarian attempts to counter it.