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The Rest Is HistoryJul 5, 2021

70. Children’s History

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Notable books mentioned: Nigel Molesworth by Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle, Adventures in Time by Dominic Sandbrook, History of the World by Plantagenet Somerset Fry, Alexander the Great by Adrian Goldsworthy

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Nigel Molesworth
Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle

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Adventures in Time
Dominic Sandbrook

The host discusses the challenges of writing history for children, referencing the book 'Adventures in Time' as part of a series aimed at making hi…

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History of the World
Plantagenet Somerset Fry

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70. Children’s History mentions Nigel Molesworth by Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle, Adventures in Time by Dominic Sandbrook, History of the World by Plantagenet Somerset Fry, and Alexander the Great by Adrian Goldsworthy with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Tom and Dominic discuss how to write history books for kids. What topics are they interested in? What will they find boring? How much detail is acceptable when writing about mass killings and violence? And why it's best to get an 8 year old to do the proof reading A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Media production Produced by Jack Davenport Exec Producer Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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writing for children(2)childhood history books(1)children's history and violence(1)children's history education(1)history education for children(1)
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Nigel Molesworth
Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle
Best for Writers and educators interested in children's literatureOften cited around writing for children

“The wise words of 1950s schoolboy Nigel Molesworth, or rather of his creators Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Writers and educators interested in children's literature
Key quote: “The wise words of 1950s schoolboy Nigel Molesworth, or rather of his creators Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle.”
The host mentions 'Nigel Molesworth' to highlight the challenges of writing for children, particularly in relation to history. This reference serves to illustrate the contrasting attitudes towards history that can be found in children's literature.
ASIN: B0038AD0KQ
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Adventures in Time
Dominic Sandbrook
Best for Writers and educators interested in children's literatureOften cited around writing for children

“This is a series called adventures in time.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Writers and educators interested in children's literature
Key quote: “So this is a series called adventures in time.”
The host discusses the challenges of writing history for children, referencing the book 'Adventures in Time' as part of a series aimed at making historical topics accessible and engaging. This mention highlights the importance of storytelling in teaching history to younger audiences.
ASIN: 9124355135
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History of the World
Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Best for Parents and educators looking for engaging history books for children.Often cited around childhood history books

“The book that I really loved was a history of the world by a guy called Plantagenet Somerset Fry.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Parents and educators looking for engaging history books for children.
Key quote: “The reason that I liked his history of the world was that, rather than focusing on all the stuff that the Lady Bird books focused on, which was, um, specifically British history, he majored on things like Samoan, um, the Roman Empire.”
The host fondly recalls 'History of the World' by Plantagenet Somerset Fry as a significant influence on his understanding of history during childhood. He appreciates its broader focus on global history compared to more localized narratives found in other children's books.
ASIN: 0756631440
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Alexander the Great
Adrian Goldsworthy
Best for parents and educators interested in children's literatureOften cited around children's history and violence

“I wrote one book that's coming out before Christmas about Alexander the Great. And there's bits in that where I say, you know, some people said Alexander did this. Others said he did that.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: parents and educators interested in children's literature
Key quote: “there was a ladybird book on Alexander the Great but I'm saying as as an adult even people do this as an adult”
The host reflects on how ancient history, particularly the stories of figures like Alexander the Great, captivated their imagination as a child due to its thrilling yet distant nature. They emphasize the importance of conveying the brutality of historical events in children's fiction, contrasting it with the glamorized portrayals often found in stories.
ASIN: B08KKC5RMB
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Dominic's book on Henry VIII
Best for Educators and parents interested in children's literatureOften cited around children's history education

“Just to give people a flavour from Dominic's book on Henry VIII, was he a mischievous, fun-loving little boy or a fat, greedy, brooding invalid?”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Educators and parents interested in children's literature
Key quote: “Just to give people a flavour from Dominic's book on Henry VIII, was he a mischievous, fun-loving little boy or a fat, greedy, brooding invalid?”
The host mentions Dominic's book on Henry VIII to illustrate the complexity of historical figures and the importance of presenting multiple perspectives in children's history. This approach aims to engage young readers by allowing them to explore different interpretations rather than presenting a single narrative.
ASIN: B0859N8KSN
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Six Wives of Henry VIII
Dominic
Best for Parents and educators of children interested in historyOften cited around history education for children

“Dominic's book 'Six Wives of Henry VIII' is mentioned, highlighting its dedication and the author's note at the end, which adds a personal touch.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Parents and educators of children interested in history
Key quote: “I think that anyone wondering whether to get this for their child, it's the very last paragraph in the book on the Six Wives of Henry VIII.”
The host mentions 'Six Wives of Henry VIII' as a valuable resource for children learning about history. They highlight the engaging nature of the book, particularly its author's note, which adds a personal touch that could captivate young readers.
ASIN: B0D6NYCTNH
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