An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

186. The New Elizabethan Age

May 19, 2022

Description

The longest reigning monarch in British history, Elizabeth II acceded to the throne 70 years ago. To mark the occasion, Tom and Dominic are joined by Frances Christie, Deputy Chairman of Sotheby's...
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Books Referenced

Queen of the World: The Global Biography

Author: Robert Hardman

Context:

Tom mentions reading this book in preparation for the podcast, quoting from it about Tommy Lascelles' description of the Queen and later discussing details about her early travels abroad

Winnie the Pooh

Author: A.A. Milne

Context:

Referenced when discussing E.H. Shepard, described as 'the famous illustrator of Winnie the Pooh' in the context of his Punch cartoon for the Coronation

The Wind in the Willows

Author: Kenneth Grahame

Context:

Referenced alongside Winnie the Pooh when describing E.H. Shepard as the illustrator of both classic children's books

Debrett's

Author: Reference Publication

Context:

Mentioned in describing E.H. Shepard's Punch cartoon where Piglet is depicted 'studying DeBretts just to get ready' for the Coronation