The Rest is History

Name: The Rest is History
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526667748
Price: 38.99 NZD
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The official book from the makers of the hit podcast

By Goalhanger Podcasts and Dr Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook

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Summary

The Rest is History is a fascinating exploration of pivotal moments and figures throughout history, presented in an engaging and accessible manner. Written by the minds behind the popular podcast, it offers a diverse array of historical narratives, blending expert insights with lively storytelling. The book aims to intrigue readers by examining both well-known and lesser-known historical events with unique perspectives.
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You might like this book if you're fascinated by unexpected stories and intriguing tales from history that are both informative and entertaining. This book offers a lively exploration of historical events with a fresh perspective, making complex topics accessible and engaging for history enthusiasts.

The Rest is History

Description

Make room Herodotus, stand down Bede, pipe down Pepys – there’s a new history book in town.

From the chart-topping podcast The Rest is History, a whistle-stop tour through the past – from Alexander the Great to Tolkien, the Wars of the Roses to Watergate. The nation’s favourite historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, take on the most curious moments in history, answering the questions we didn’t even think to ask:

Did the Trojan War actually happen?
What was the most disastrous party in history?
Was Richard Nixon more like Caligula or Claudius?
How did a hair appointment almost blow Churchill’s cover?
Why did the Nazis believe they were descended from Atlantis?

Whether it is sending historical figures to Casa Amor in a series of Love Island, ranking history’s most famous eunuchs and pigeons (including Winkie, the unsung hero of the Second World War), or debating the meaning of greatness, there is nothing too big or too small for Tom and Dominic to unpick.

So run your Egyptian milk bath, strap up your best Spartan sandals, and prepare for a journey down the highways and byways of the human past...

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The Rest is History is praised for being a fun and engaging read, combining humour with extensive historical knowledge. The book presents an idiosyncratic and light-hearted approach that makes history enjoyable and accessible, similar to its podcast counterpart. It's noted for being educational without being overly didactic, offering curious insights into history in a clever way. Ideal for history buffs and those looking for an entertaining way to learn about historical events.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526667748

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Dominic Sandbrook Dr Tom Holland European History Global History Goalhanger Podcasts History & Military Humour Non-Fiction

About the Author

Tom Holland is the author of a range of books on ancient and early medieval history. He has translated Herodotus and Suetonius, presented TV documentaries on subjects ranging from dinosaurs to the Islamic State, and been described by The Times as ‘a leading English cricketer’. Dominic Sandbrook was educated at Oxford, St Andrews and Cambridge, and was an academic at Sheffield before becoming a writer. He is best known for his histories of Britain since the 1950s, most recently Who Dares Wins, as well as a series of history books for younger readers, Adventures in Time. He has presented many documentaries on BBC Two and Radio 4, and is a columnist for The Times and book critic for the Sunday Times.