An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
91. The Beatles
August 30, 2021
Description
Books Referenced
Author: John A.T. Robinson
Context:
Referenced in discussion about how Christianity in 1960s Britain was losing its self-confidence, with Tom noting 'This is, you know, the period where people in the church are saying they don't believe in God' followed by 'Honest to God and all that stuff' - referring to the controversial 1963 theological book.
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Context:
Referenced through mention of 'the Chatterley trial' when discussing cultural changes in early 1960s Britain, noting 'In recent years, you've had the Chatterley trial' as part of the context for the Beatles' breakthrough moment.