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The Rest Is HistoryApr 5, 2021

40. History as Entertainment

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The host mentions 'War Game' by Anthony Price as a notable crime novel that intertwines history with espionage. The book's plot reflects the politi…

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From re-enactment to reinforcing capitalism through the board game Monopoly. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland examine the history of games and the portrayal of history in games.
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  • The conversation centers on historical reenactments.
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  • From re-enactment to reinforcing capitalism through the board game Monopoly. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland examine the history of games and the portrayal of history…
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Fans of historical crime fiction and espionage thrillers.

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War Game
Anthony Price
Best for Fans of historical crime fiction and espionage thrillers.Often cited around historical reenactments

“The speaker mentions a novel by Anthony Price called War Game, which is set in the context of a battle and involves crime and espionage.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of historical crime fiction and espionage thrillers.
Key quote: “He had one called War Game, which was set in the context of a battle, a kind of sealed knot type battle.”
The host mentions 'War Game' by Anthony Price as a notable crime novel that intertwines history with espionage. The book's plot reflects the political divisions of its time, which resonates with the current discussion on historical narratives in theme parks.
ASIN: B00GU3AAU6
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El Cid

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“The speaker mentions visiting a castle in Spain where they filmed 'El Cid', a Charlton Heston film, while discussing medieval tournaments.”

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