An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
506. The French Revolution: Massacre at the Palace (Part 4)
October 23, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Simon Schama
Context:
Referenced as 'Simon Sharma describes it very pithily in his book' when discussing the killing of General Dion and the mutilation of his body. This is likely referring to Schama's 'Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution'.
Author: David Andress
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Referenced as 'David Andrus, in his fantastic book on the terror' when discussing whether the August 10th insurrection was a bottom-up movement and noting that Robespierre was not directly involved in insurrection preparations.
Author: Timothy Tackett
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Explicitly mentioned by title and author ('you read that Timothy Tackett book... The Coming of the Terror. Brilliant book') when discussing the move towards a police state after the August 10th insurrection.
Author: Hilary Mantel
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Referenced as 'Hedery Mantell's case write about it' when discussing Danton's character and why he has been endearing to people who read or write about the Revolution, implying her novel about the French Revolution.