An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
12 Days: Alfred the Great and Pepys' 'Fanatiques'
January 06, 2022
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Ladybird Books
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Referenced as a source for the story of Alfred the Great and the Viking invasion, with mention of 'a fabulous illustration in the Lady Bird book'
Author: Bernard Cornwell
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Referenced as both a book series and TV adaptation depicting Alfred the Great's story, specifically praised for its depiction of the Battle of Eddington
Author: Anonymous
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Referenced as a historical source documenting that the Viking attack on Chippenham 'took place in midwinter after Twelfth Night'
Author: Charles Dickens
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Briefly mentioned in connection with discussion of the Gordon Riots as a comparison point for religious violence in London
Author: Samuel Pepys
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Extensively quoted as the primary source for the account of the Fifth Monarchist uprising of January 1661, described by the host as 'my favourite diarist'