The Rest Is HistoryNov 12, 2021

119. World Cup of Kings & Queens preview

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Tracy Borman

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Athelstan

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Alfred and the Anglo-Saxons

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119. World Cup of Kings & Queens preview mentions Tracy Borman, Athelstan by null, Alfred and the Anglo-Saxons by Michael Wood, and Kings and Queens of England by Lady Bird with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The conversation centers on discussion of English monarchs.
A second recurring theme is World Cup of English Monarchs.
Referenced books include Tracy Borman and Athelstan by null.
The strongest audience signal points to Listeners interested in English history and monarchy and History enthusiasts and those interested in English monarchy.

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Tracy Borman

Best for Listeners interested in English history and monarchyOften cited around World Cup of English Monarchs

“Tracy Borman has a new book out on the monarchy, which has sparked discussions about who should be eligible for the World Cup of Kings and Queens.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: World Cup of English Monarchs

For: Listeners interested in English history and monarchy

Key quote: “we're doing this with Tracy Borman who has a new book out on the monarchy.”

The host mentioned Tracy Borman in relation to her new book on the monarchy, which has sparked discussions about the eligibility of various monarchs for their World Cup tournament. This context highlights the book's relevance to the ongoing conversation about historical figures in English history.

ASIN: 1472278119

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Athelstan

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Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in English monarchyOften cited around discussion of English monarchs

“Athelstan is a subject of a Penguin monarch's biography. Penguin have done all the Kings and Queens of England.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: discussion of English monarchs

For: History enthusiasts and those interested in English monarchy

Key quote: “Athelstan is the first, in the list because Athelstan conventionally understood is the first King of England.”

The host mentions 'Athelstan' in the context of discussing the qualifications for English kingship. Athelstan is noted as the first King of England and is part of a Penguin monarch's biography series.

ASIN: 0300187718

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Alfred and the Anglo-Saxons

Michael Wood

Best for Listeners interested in English history and monarchyOften cited around Discussion of English monarchs

“Michael Wood has written some wonderful books on Alfred and the Anglo-Saxons.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Discussion of English monarchs

For: Listeners interested in English history and monarchy

Key quote: “Michael Wood, the definitive kind of popular, chronicler of the Anglo-Saxons, the man who brought the Anglo-Saxons to the masses in the 1980s and afterwards on TV, has written some wonderful books on Alfred and the Anglo-Saxons.”

The host mentions Michael Wood's book to highlight the historical significance of Alfred the Great in the context of English kingship. This reference serves to illustrate the complexities surrounding the definition of what constitutes a King of England.

ASIN: B09YVXYGK2

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Kings and Queens of England

Lady Bird

Best for Listeners interested in monarchy and historyOften cited around World Cup of English Monarchs

“The speaker mentions reading the Lady Bird Kings and Queens of England books as a child, which provided a basic chronology of English and British history.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: World Cup of English Monarchs

For: Listeners interested in monarchy and history

Key quote: “But we should, I think we should say before we get into the minutiae of it, to those listeners who may have no interest in, World Cups or sport or anything.”

The host mentioned the book 'Kings and Queens of England' as part of a discussion about a World Cup tournament featuring English monarchs. This reference serves to highlight the thematic focus on monarchy and kingship in their upcoming episodes.

ASIN: 0721417930

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Crown and Scepter: A New History of the British Monarchy from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II

Tracy Borman

Best for History enthusiasts and royal watchersOften cited around British monarchy analysis

“The book is mentioned in the context of providing analysis on the contenders in the kings and queens world cup.”

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Trigger: British monarchy analysis

For: History enthusiasts and royal watchers

Key quote: “The book is mentioned in the context of providing analysis on the contenders in the kings and queens world cup.”

The host mentions 'Crown and Scepter' to provide a historical backdrop for the discussion on the contenders in the kings and queens world cup. This book offers insights into the lineage and significance of British monarchs, which is relevant to the competition being analyzed.

ASIN: B09M92WPVQ

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