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The Rest Is HistoryJan 28, 2021

18. The North South Divide

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Notable books mentioned: The Brilliant, The Northumbrian by Dan Jackson, Northumbrians by Dan Jackson, James Hoare's recent book on the history of England by James Hoare, Classes and Cultures by Ross McKibben

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The Brilliant, The Northumbrian
Dan Jackson

The host mentions 'The Brilliant, The Northumbrian' to highlight the importance of regional history, specifically focusing on Northumbria. They bel…

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Northumbrians
Dan Jackson

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James Hoare's recent book on the history of England
James Hoare

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18. The North South Divide mentions The Brilliant, The Northumbrian by Dan Jackson, Northumbrians by Dan Jackson, James Hoare's recent book on the history of England by James Hoare, and Classes and Cultures by Ross McKibben with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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England has long been divided by an invisible line somewhere north of Watford and south of the Mersey. But do northerners really have more in common with Scots and Welsh people than their fellow Englishmen in London? Dan Jackson, author of The Northumbrians and a former advisor to Cheryl Cole, joins southerner Tom Holland and midlander Dominic Sandbrook to try and decide if we should eat lunch then dinner, or dinner then tea.
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  • The strongest audience signal points to History enthusiasts and those interested in regional narratives. and Anyone interested in English history and regional cultural studies..
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regional history of England(2)English culture and class(1)Geography of England(1)North-South divide(1)
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Deep Dive(3)Highly Recommended(1)Passing Reference(1)
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History enthusiasts and those interested in regional narratives.Anyone interested in English history and regional cultural studies.Listeners interested in English history and geography.Those interested in English history and cultural studiesHistorians and those interested in cultural migration

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The Brilliant, The Northumbrian cover
The Brilliant, The Northumbrian
Dan Jackson
Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in regional narratives.Often cited around regional history of England

“Dan Jackson, the author of The Brilliant, The Northumbrian, discusses the significance of Northumbria and regional history.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in regional narratives.
Key quote: “Dan, your book Northumbrians makes a kind of brilliant case, not just for the significance of Northumbria, but generally, I think, regional history.”
The host mentions 'The Brilliant, The Northumbrian' to highlight the importance of regional history, specifically focusing on Northumbria. They believe that understanding regional narratives can provide valuable insights into the broader historical context of England.
ASIN: 1787386007
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Northumbrians
Dan Jackson
Best for Anyone interested in English history and regional cultural studies.Often cited around regional history of England

“Dan's book Northumbrians makes a brilliant case for the significance of Northumbria and regional history.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in English history and regional cultural studies.
Key quote: “your book Northumbrians makes a kind of brilliant case, not just for the significance of Northumbria, but generally, I think, regional history.”
The host mentions Dan Jackson's book 'Northumbrians' to highlight the importance of regional history in understanding England's cultural landscape. They believe that exploring the distinct histories of various regions can provide valuable insights into the broader national narrative.
ASIN: 1787386007
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James Hoare's recent book on the history of England
James Hoare
Best for Listeners interested in English history and geography.Often cited around Geography of England

“The speaker mentions not having read James Hoare's recent book on the history of England, which discusses the north-south divide.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in English history and geography.
Key quote: “I haven't read James Hoare's recent book on the history of England.”
The host mentions James Hoare's book to highlight the significance of geographical barriers in shaping English history. Although the host has not read the book, they acknowledge its relevance to the discussion about the north-south divide in England.
ASIN: 1615198148
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Classes and Cultures
Ross McKibben
Best for Those interested in English history and cultural studiesOften cited around English culture and class

“The book argues that England only got a sort of uniform English culture from the 1920s onwards due to influences like the BBC, which erased dialect and class differences.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Those interested in English history and cultural studies
Key quote: “I remember you might know this book, Classes and Cultures by Ross McKibben, which he basically argues that England only got a sort of uniform English culture from the 1920s onwards because of things like the BBC.”
The host mentions 'Classes and Cultures' to illustrate how England's uniform culture emerged in the 20th century, largely influenced by institutions like the BBC. This book highlights the historical context of dialect and class differences that shaped regional identities in England.
ASIN: B0060HVVEQ
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Albion Seed
David Hackett Fisher
Best for Historians and those interested in cultural migrationOften cited around North-South divide

“There's a book by David Hackett Fisher called Albion Seed, which describes how the Cavaliers went to Delaware and the Puritans went to New England.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and those interested in cultural migration
Key quote: “There's a great... There's a book by David Hackett Fisher called Albion Seed, which describes how the Cavaliers went to Delaware and the Puritans went to New England.”
The host mentions 'Albion Seed' to illustrate how different cultural backgrounds influenced migration patterns from the British Isles to America. This book provides insights into the distinct identities formed by various groups, such as the Cavaliers and Puritans, and how these identities contributed to regional conflicts in the United States.
ASIN: 0195069056
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