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The Rest Is HistoryNov 2, 2020

1. Greatness

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Notable books mentioned: Dominion by Tom Holland, Who Dares Wins? by Dominic Sandbrook

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Dominion
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Who Dares Wins?
Dominic Sandbrook

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1. Greatness mentions Dominion by Tom Holland and Who Dares Wins? by Dominic Sandbrook with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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How did certain people come to be called ‘the Great’? Is the notion of great men and women outmoded? Can anyone today be reckoned ‘great’? Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook take a wide ranging stroll through the annals of time, from Nero to Nixon, with a bit of Trump thrown in for good measure. Produced by Jack Davenport Exec Producer Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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  • The conversation centers on Dominic's book discussion.
  • A second recurring theme is historical significance of greatness.
  • Referenced books include Dominion by Tom Holland and Who Dares Wins? by Dominic Sandbrook.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in the history of Christianity and its cultural impact. and Listeners interested in modern British history.
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Dominion
Tom Holland
Best for Readers interested in the history of Christianity and its cultural impact.Often cited around historical significance of greatness

“I've just written a book, Dominion, which goes from 480 BC right the way up to the present day history of Christianity called Dominion, available in all good bookshops.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in the history of Christianity and its cultural impact.
Key quote: “I've just written a book, Dominion, which goes from 480 BC right the way up to the present day history of Christianity called Dominion, available in all good bookshops.”
Tom Holland briefly mentions his book 'Dominion' while introducing himself as a historian. He highlights the book's scope, covering the history of Christianity from 480 BC to the present, suggesting its relevance to the discussion of historical greatness.
ASIN: B0FG3GN37P
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Who Dares Wins?
Dominic Sandbrook
Best for Listeners interested in modern British historyOften cited around Dominic's book discussion

“And the most recent one is called Who Dares Wins? And it's all about Margaret Thatcher in the 80s and Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet and the Falklands War and everything you would ever want to know.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in modern British history
Key quote: “And the most recent one is called Who Dares Wins? And it's all about Margaret Thatcher in the 80s and Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet and the Falklands War and everything you would ever want to know.”
Dominic briefly mentions his book 'Who Dares Wins?' to highlight his focus on modern British history. He emphasizes its content, which includes notable events and figures from the 1980s, to establish his credentials as a historian.
ASIN: 0141975288
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