The Rest Is HistoryFeb 18, 2021

24. Sex in the City

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Notable books mentioned: Henrietta Lightfoot by Hallie Rubenhold, Mistress of My Fate by Hallie Rubenhold, Tom Jones, Fanny Hill

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Henrietta Lightfoot

Hallie Rubenhold

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Mistress of My Fate

Hallie Rubenhold

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Tom Jones

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24. Sex in the City mentions Henrietta Lightfoot by Hallie Rubenhold, Mistress of My Fate by Hallie Rubenhold, Tom Jones, and Fanny Hill with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Everything you wanted to know about sex in the 18th and 19th Century but were afraid to ask. Hallie Rubenhold, author of The Covent Garden Ladies and the multi-award winning The Five joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss this fascinating subject.

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The conversation centers on 18th century women's experiences.
A second recurring theme is 18th century sex work.
Referenced books include Henrietta Lightfoot by Hallie Rubenhold and Mistress of My Fate by Hallie Rubenhold.
The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in women's history and sexual dynamics and Readers interested in historical fiction and women's studies.

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18th century women's experiences(2)18th century sex work(1)18th century sexual dynamics(1)historical sexual attitudes(1)women's experiences in sex work(1)

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Readers interested in women's history and sexual dynamicsReaders interested in historical fiction and women's studiesHistorians and readers interested in sexualityHistorians and readers interested in social history

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Henrietta Lightfoot

Hallie Rubenhold

Best for Readers interested in women's history and sexual dynamicsOften cited around women's experiences in sex work

“The first book of yours that I read was a novel, Henrietta Lightfoot.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: women's experiences in sex work

For: Readers interested in women's history and sexual dynamics

Key quote: “I was just desperate to find that voice.”

The host mentioned 'Henrietta Lightfoot' to highlight how the book offers a woman's perspective on the sexual dynamics of the 18th century. The author aimed to create a narrative that contrasts with the male-dominated accounts of the time, showcasing the unique challenges faced by women in that era.

ASIN: B01K2E24N4

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Mistress of My Fate

Hallie Rubenhold

Best for Readers interested in women's history and sexual dynamicsOften cited around 18th century sexual dynamics

“It was called Mistress of My Fate.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: 18th century sexual dynamics

For: Readers interested in women's history and sexual dynamics

Key quote: “I was just desperate to find that voice.”

The host mentioned 'Mistress of My Fate' to highlight how it presents a woman's perspective on the sexual dynamics of the 18th century. The book aims to fill the gap left by male-dominated narratives by showcasing the experiences of women in a society that often marginalized them.

ASIN: B01K2E24N4

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Tom Jones

Best for Readers interested in historical fiction and women's studiesOften cited around 18th century women's experiences

“I wanted to create a book which was like Tom Jones.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: 18th century women's experiences

For: Readers interested in historical fiction and women's studies

Key quote: “I wanted to create a book which was like Tom Jones, which was like Barry Lyndon, which was like Fanny Hill, which was like Jane Austen, but told completely from a woman's point of view.”

The host mentioned 'Tom Jones' to illustrate the narrative style and tropes he aimed to incorporate into his own novel, which focuses on women's perspectives in the 18th century. This reference highlights the contrast between traditional male narratives and the unique experiences of women during that era.

ASIN: B0082YVMVM

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Fanny Hill

Best for Readers interested in women's history and sexual dynamicsOften cited around 18th century women's experiences

“Fanny Hill, you know, it's a perfect example, you know, what women would have experienced.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: 18th century women's experiences

For: Readers interested in women's history and sexual dynamics

Key quote: “Fanny Hill, you know, it's a perfect example, you know, what women would have experienced.”

The host mentions 'Fanny Hill' to illustrate the contrasting experiences of women in the sex work industry compared to men. This reference is used to highlight the need for a female perspective in narratives that have historically been dominated by male voices.

ASIN: B002IYFHHC

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Casanova's memoirs

Best for Historians and readers interested in sexualityOften cited around historical sexual attitudes

“reading casanova's memoirs you know is it you know is a completely different experience than reading the letters of lady caroling.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: historical sexual attitudes

For: Historians and readers interested in sexuality

Key quote: “reading casanova's memoirs you know is it you know is a completely different experience than reading the letters of lady caroling”

The host discusses how personal writings, such as diaries and memoirs, provide insight into historical sexual attitudes. They specifically mention 'Casanova's memoirs' as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of human sexuality and personal experiences in the past.

ASIN: 0140439153

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William Hickey's memoirs

Best for Historians and readers interested in social historyOften cited around 18th century sex work

“william hickey's memoirs i just think are absolutely fantastic.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: 18th century sex work

For: Historians and readers interested in social history

Key quote: “there's this whole bit in thomas hickey's uh memoirs which he's talking about um thomas vaughn's daughters you know he's he's he's bemoaning the fact that he has so many daughters that some of them are going to have to turn out whores”

The host mentions 'William Hickey's memoirs' to illustrate the societal pressures faced by women in the 18th century regarding marriage and economic stability. The memoirs provide insight into the struggles of families with daughters who could not secure dowries, leading to difficult choices for these women.

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