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The Rest Is HistoryFeb 11, 2021

22. Weird Wars

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Notable books mentioned: The War at the End of the World by Mario Vargas Llosa, Flashman in Ethiopia, People's History of Love by James C. Chevalier, Reith Lectures by Margaret Macmillan

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The War at the End of the World
Mario Vargas Llosa

The host discusses the historical context of the war depicted in 'The War at the End of the World,' highlighting the conflict between the Brazilian…

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Flashman in Ethiopia

The host mentions 'Flashman in Ethiopia' as a reference point for listeners familiar with the historical context of the British expedition to Abyss…

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People's History of Love
James C. Chevalier

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22. Weird Wars mentions The War at the End of the World by Mario Vargas Llosa, Flashman in Ethiopia, People's History of Love by James C. Chevalier, and Reith Lectures by Margaret Macmillan with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Rest is History brings you the top ten strangest conflicts of all time. Obscure, little-known, downright strange. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland choose five each.
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  • The conversation centers on British expedition to Abyssinia.
  • A second recurring theme is Czech Legion in Russia.
  • Referenced books include The War at the End of the World by Mario Vargas Llosa and Flashman in Ethiopia.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in Brazilian history and colonialism and Listeners interested in historical fiction and military history.
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British expedition to Abyssinia(1)Czech Legion in Russia(1)sacred war in Brazil(1)war and progress(1)
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Readers interested in Brazilian history and colonialismListeners interested in historical fiction and military historyReaders interested in historical narratives and lesser-known perspectives on the Russian Revolution.Historians and students of war

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The War at the End of the World cover
The War at the End of the World
Mario Vargas Llosa
Best for Readers interested in Brazilian history and colonialismOften cited around sacred war in Brazil

“The book is about a war in Brazil in 1896 to 7, focusing on a prophet figure called Antonio Conselheiro and the conflict surrounding the settlement at Canudos.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in Brazilian history and colonialism
Key quote: “It's kind of a sad. It's a strange, very strange, but sad story.”
The host discusses the historical context of the war depicted in 'The War at the End of the World,' highlighting the conflict between the Brazilian military and a marginalized community led by a prophetic figure. This book serves as a lens to explore themes of progress, oppression, and the tragic consequences of colonialism in Brazil.
ASIN: B004QGYWMG
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Flashman in Ethiopia
Best for Listeners interested in historical fiction and military historyOften cited around British expedition to Abyssinia

“The mention of the Flashman books relates to the British expedition to Abyssinia, highlighting the historical context and the character's perspective on the events.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in historical fiction and military history
Key quote: “So if you've for the listeners who've read the Flashman books, this is Flashman in Ethiopia, if you remember that.”
The host mentions 'Flashman in Ethiopia' as a reference point for listeners familiar with the historical context of the British expedition to Abyssinia. This book provides a fictionalized account of the events surrounding the expedition, which began due to a lack of response from Queen Victoria to King Tewodros II's pleas for military aid.
ASIN: B0GCSSHLVK
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People's History of Love
James C. Chevalier
Best for Readers interested in historical narratives and lesser-known perspectives on the Russian Revolution.Often cited around Czech Legion in Russia

“The Czechs are mentioned in a book called People's History of Love by James C. Chevalier, which discusses their involvement in the war.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in historical narratives and lesser-known perspectives on the Russian Revolution.
Key quote: “They appear a bit in a book called People's History of Love by James C. Chevalier.”
The host briefly mentions 'People's History of Love' by James C. Chevalier as a source that includes the Czech Legion, which is often overlooked in Western histories of communism. This reference highlights the intriguing yet lesser-known stories of combatants during the Russian Revolution.
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Reith Lectures
Margaret Macmillan
Best for Historians and students of warOften cited around war and progress

“Margaret Macmillan in her Reith Lectures discusses the idea that war can be a great force for progress.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and students of war
Key quote: “Margaret Macmillan in her Reith Lectures, in her book about war, you know, she sort of says people, not war, but war is often a great force for progress.”
The host mentions Margaret Macmillan's 'Reith Lectures' to highlight the complex relationship between war and societal progress. They discuss how Macmillan argues that war can drive advancements and inventions, despite the immense human cost involved.
ASIN: B09QXVGK4S
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