An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
554. 1066: The Shadows of War (Part 1)
April 06, 2025
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Winston Churchill
Context:
The episode opens with an audio excerpt from this book, read by Churchill himself. The hosts discuss how Churchill wrote parts of it in April 1940 while preparing for potential invasion, drawing parallels to 1066.
Author: Michael Lawson
Context:
Described as 'the definitive book on the Battle of Hastings itself' with 'amazingly detailed, subtle treatment of all the sources and the evidence.' A quote from Lawson about English military mobilization is cited.
Author: Eleanor Searle
Context:
Described as 'a wonderful book' by Tom, who quotes from it regarding the Anglo-Saxons' lack of sophisticated cavalry units and new military technology compared to the Normans.