An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Ep. 861: The Defeat of Coronado
April 13, 2026
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Peter Stark
Context:
Peter Stark's new book about the Coronado expedition that Steven Rinella is interviewing him about - the main subject of their conversation covering the Spanish conquistador's failed expedition into the American Southwest.
Author: Peter Stark
Context:
Peter Stark mentions his previous book about young George Washington in his twenties when he was in the wilderness of the Ohio Valley and accidentally set off the French and Indian War.
Author: Selena Zito
Context:
Steven Rinella mentions talking to writer Selena Zito about her book on the assassination attempt, noting she's a columnist and writer from Pennsylvania who did a quick turnaround book on the assassination attempt in Butler.
Author: Peter Stark
Context:
Peter Stark mentions his book Astoria has done really well and is still doing well, comparing it to his current book as having similar 'rock and roll feeling' and craziness.