An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

137. 1922: The Birth of the Modern World Part 2

January 14, 2022

Description

In part 2 of this centennial episode, Tom and Dominic cover the triggering of the Irish Civil War, the birth of the BBC, and Howard Carter's 'Tutmania'. Plus, have you ever wondered how many stars...
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Books Referenced

Constellation of Genius

Author: Kevin Jackson

Context:

Explicitly mentioned as 'his book we were talking about last time, Constellation of Genius, Kevin Jackson's book about the events of 1922' when discussing the opening of Tutankhamen's tomb being the first mass media world event.

Just William

Author: Richmal Crompton

Context:

Discussed as a book series created in 1922, described as stories about 'the ultimate naughty schoolboy' that provide a window into middle England anxieties in the 1920s and 1930s. The hosts note the books sold millions of copies.