An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
485. Henry IV: The Usurper King (Part 1)
August 18, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Chris Given-Wilson
Context:
Referred to as 'the classic academic study' - a biography of Henry IV. The speaker notes that Given-Wilson says Henry IV is 'the most neglected of England's late medieval monarchs.'
Author: Ian Mortimer
Context:
Mentioned as another biography of Henry IV, described as 'very good, very readable' alongside the Given-Wilson academic study.
Author: Helen Castor
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Described as 'a brilliant paired biography of Richard II and Henry IV that is coming out next month.' The speaker mentions having had a chance to read it and calls it 'unmissable.'
Author: John Gower
Context:
Medieval poem mentioned in the context of discussing how Henry IV's reputation affected literary dedications. Gower originally dedicated this work to Richard II but later changed the dedication to Henry of Lancaster.
Author: Rhys Davies
Context:
Referred to as 'the great historian of late medieval Wales' who 'has written a brilliant book on Glyndour's rebellion.' The speaker quotes from this work multiple times regarding Owen Glyndwr and the Welsh uprising.