An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
475. The French Revolution: Marie Antoinette (Part 1)
July 28, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Chantal Thomas
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Referenced at the beginning as a biography/account of Marie Antoinette through the eyes of propaganda against her. A passage from it is quoted about revolutionary accusations against Marie Antoinette.
Author: Edmund Burke
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Mentioned as written in November 1790 by the Irish politician and Whig Edmund Burke, containing his famous passage about seeing Marie Antoinette at court and lamenting the end of chivalry.
Author: Robert Darnton
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Explicitly referenced as 'his book' when discussing how pamphleteers and newspapers described Marie Antoinette's appearance in France.
Author: Chantal Thomas
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Mentioned as a novel by Chantal Thomas that was later adapted into a film featuring Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette.
Author: Simon Schama
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Referenced multiple times as a major work on the French Revolution. Praised highly by the hosts as 'insanely enjoyable' and 'brilliant.' Quoted regarding Louis XVI's study and Marie Antoinette's cultural interests.
Author: Will Bashor
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Described as 'an absolutely wonderful book' about Marie Antoinette's hairdresser, Monsieur Léonard.
Author: John Hardman
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Quoted at the start of a segment discussing Marie Antoinette's dominance over Louis XVI, identified as 'his book.'
Author: Laclos
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Referenced as 'Laclau's great novel' when discussing the libertine character of the French aristocracy and court, describing themes of aristocrats being cruel and sexually predatory.