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The Rest Is HistoryNov 16, 2020

5. 1981

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Notable books mentioned: Letters of Cicero, In Time of the Breaking of Nations by Thomas Hardy, The Northumbrians by Dan Jackson

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Thomas Hardy

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Dan Jackson

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5. 1981 mentions Letters of Cicero, In Time of the Breaking of Nations by Thomas Hardy, and The Northumbrians by Dan Jackson with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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As a new series of The Crown arrives on Netflix, returning viewers to the 1980s, we look back at the year many Britons consider the worst in living memory. Rocketing unemployment, riots in major cities and a country governed by the most divisive prime minister in post-war British history made 1981 a year to forget. Amidst the gloom was the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana and the greatest Ashes fightback England cricket fans had ever seen. So what can we learn from a closer analysis of 1981? Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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Historians and readers interested in ancient historyReaders interested in poetry and historical reflectionsReaders interested in British history and socio-economic disparities

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Letters of Cicero
Best for Historians and readers interested in ancient historyOften cited around ancient history insights

“Cicero writes about a house he owns and a crack that has opened up, expressing a fundamental truth that life carries on even amid significant historical events.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and readers interested in ancient history
Key quote: “the idea that even amid all the events that Cicero was intimately involved in, he's worrying about kind of DIY repairs and things like that.”
The host mentions 'Letters of Cicero' to illustrate how even during tumultuous times, individuals like Cicero were concerned with mundane aspects of life, such as home repairs. This serves to highlight the continuity of daily life amidst historical upheaval.
ASIN: 1554803233
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In Time of the Breaking of Nations
Thomas Hardy
Best for Readers interested in poetry and historical reflectionsOften cited around Hardy poem reference

“The poem reflects on the continuity of life amid war, illustrating that people will continue their daily activities despite the chaos around them.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in poetry and historical reflections
Key quote: “War's annals will cloud into night ere their story die.”
The host briefly mentions Thomas Hardy's poem 'In Time of the Breaking of Nations' to illustrate a point about the continuity of life amidst chaos. The poem serves as a metaphor for how personal lives persist even during significant historical events like war.
ASIN: B0DJPT24YL
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The Northumbrians
Dan Jackson
Best for Readers interested in British history and socio-economic disparitiesOften cited around Thatcher and historical impact

“The book by Dan Jackson, The Northumbrians, brings alive just how different the experience in the north of England felt for hundreds of years from the experience in the south.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in British history and socio-economic disparities
Key quote: “You look at books like that, that really brings alive just how different the north, the experience in the north of England felt for hundreds of years from the experience in the south.”
The host mentions 'The Northumbrians' to illustrate the long-standing differences between the north and south of England, suggesting that these disparities predate Margaret Thatcher. The book serves as a reference point for understanding the historical context of socio-economic changes in Britain.
ASIN: 1787386007
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