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The Rest Is HistoryApr 29, 2021

47. The Seven Years' War

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Notable books mentioned: The Luck of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray, Death or Victory? by Dan Snow, G.A. Henty books

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William Makepeace Thackeray

The host mentions Thackeray's novel to highlight the complexity of historical events like the Seven Years' War. It serves as a humorous prelude to…

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The host mentions 'Death or Victory?' to highlight Dan Snow's expertise on the Siege of Quebec and the broader implications of the 18th century. Th…

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47. The Seven Years' War mentions The Luck of Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray, Death or Victory? by Dan Snow, and G.A. Henty books with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by historian and broadcaster Dan Snow to discuss the biggest event of the 18th century - The Seven Years' War. @dcsandbrook
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The Luck of Barry Lyndon
William Makepeace Thackeray
Best for History enthusiasts and literature fansOften cited around The Seven Years' War

“Thackeray wrote in 1844 about the complicated origins of the Seven Years' War in his great novel.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: History enthusiasts and literature fans
Key quote: “Its origin has always appeared to me to be so complicated and the books written about it so amazingly hard to understand that I have seldom been much wiser at the end of a chapter than at the beginning.”
The host mentions Thackeray's novel to highlight the complexity of historical events like the Seven Years' War. It serves as a humorous prelude to their discussion with a guest expert on the topic.
ASIN: B0F2MF9DV1
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Death or Victory?
Dan Snow
Best for History enthusiasts and students of the 18th centuryOften cited around 18th century history

“Dan Snow is the author of 'Death or Victory?', which details the Battle of Quebec and the Birth of Empire.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: History enthusiasts and students of the 18th century
Key quote: “An absolutely splendid account of the Siege of Quebec, the Death of Wolf, all that kind of stuff.”
The host mentions 'Death or Victory?' to highlight Dan Snow's expertise on the Siege of Quebec and the broader implications of the 18th century. This book serves as an essential resource for understanding the historical context and significance of the events during that era.
ASIN: 000728621X
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G.A. Henty books
Best for Readers interested in nostalgic childhood literatureOften cited around bizarre upbringing and reading

“The speaker mentions having a bizarre upbringing of reading strange Edwardian books by G.A. Henty, which were left around their grandma's house.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in nostalgic childhood literature
Key quote: “The speaker mentions having a bizarre upbringing of reading strange Edwardian books by G.A. Henty, which were left around their grandma's house.”
The host reflects on their unusual childhood experiences with literature, specifically mentioning G.A. Henty's books. These books were a part of their environment, found in their grandmother's house, highlighting a nostalgic connection to their past.
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Barbarian Invasions

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“Barbarian Invasions is one of the great films. As a Canadian citizen, I won't know.”

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