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12 Days: Alfred the Great and Pepys' 'Fanatiques

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12 Days: Alfred the Great and Pepys' 'Fanatiques includes mentions of Book of Daniel, The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell, and Lady Bird book, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Indexed context: The host discusses the historical context of the 5th monarchy men and their extreme beliefs, which were influenced by the Book of Daniel. This book i…

The Last Kingdom
Bernard Cornwell

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Last Kingdom' in the context of discussing the historical events surrounding Alfred the Great and the Viking invasions. It ser…

Indexed context: The host mentions the Lady Bird book in relation to the ambush of Alfred the Great by the Vikings, highlighting its illustrative content. This refere…

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A key battle in the history of England and a forgotten uprising in 17th century London round off our 12 (13) Days of Christmas. Back with to our regular schedule next Monday 10th January. *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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Book of Daniel

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The host mentions the Lady Bird book in relation to the ambush of Alfred the Great by the Vikings, highlighting its i…

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  • The conversation centers on 5th monarchy men uprising.
  • A second recurring theme is Alfred the Great's ambush.
  • Referenced books include Book of Daniel and The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell.
  • Related interests include History enthusiasts and those interested in religious movements and Fans of historical fiction and those interested in Anglo-Saxon history..

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History enthusiasts and those interested in religious movementsFans of historical fiction and those interested in Anglo-Saxon history.Listeners interested in historical narratives and illustrations.

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Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in religious movementsOften cited around 5th monarchy men uprising

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The Book of Daniel is referenced as a text that the 5th monarchists have been over-reading, believing it predicts four great monarchies and the coming of the Kingdom of Christ.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in religious movements
Indexed context: So basically, they keep having to change it.
The host discusses the historical context of the 5th monarchy men and their extreme beliefs, which were influenced by the Book of Daniel. This book is referenced to explain their interpretation of the four great monarchies and their expectation of the Kingdom of Christ.
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The Last Kingdom
Bernard Cornwell
Best for Fans of historical fiction and those interested in Anglo-Saxon history.Often cited around Alfred the Great's ambush

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The speaker mentions remembering the events from 'The Last Kingdom', which is a historical novel series set during the Viking invasions.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of historical fiction and those interested in Anglo-Saxon history.
Indexed context: I remember this from The Last Kingdom, no doubt.
The host mentions 'The Last Kingdom' in the context of discussing the historical events surrounding Alfred the Great and the Viking invasions. It serves as a cultural reference to illustrate the dramatic backdrop of the ambush on Alfred.
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Best for Listeners interested in historical narratives and illustrations.Often cited around Viking invasion of Wessex

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The speaker refers to a 'Lady Bird book' that has a fabulous illustration related to the historical events being discussed.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in historical narratives and illustrations.
Indexed context: And there's a fabulous illustration in the Lady Bird book.
The host mentions the Lady Bird book in relation to the ambush of Alfred the Great by the Vikings, highlighting its illustrative content. This reference serves to connect the historical event with a more accessible narrative for listeners.
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Book of Daniel

The host discusses the historical context of the 5th monarchy men and their extreme beliefs, which were influenced by the Book of Daniel. This book…

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The Last Kingdom cover
Mentioned at 1:41
The Last Kingdom
Bernard Cornwell

The host mentions 'The Last Kingdom' in the context of discussing the historical events surrounding Alfred the Great and the Viking invasions. It s…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Lady Bird book cover
Mentioned at 1:44
Lady Bird book

The host mentions the Lady Bird book in relation to the ambush of Alfred the Great by the Vikings, highlighting its illustrative content. This refe…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link

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