286: England: Beef and Liberty

Hannah Glass

Hannah Glass's book is published, it's only just a couple of years after the 45.

Ben Rogers

So beef and liberty, that's the slogan that's stamped on the buttons of the waistcoat of the members of the Beefsteak Club.

Henry Fielding

Henry Fielding writes an attack on Walpole in the 1730s, called the Grub Street Opera.

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England: Roast Beef and Liberty While it has now been dethroned by the mighty Tikka Masala and the moreish fish and chips, Britain's most iconic dish was once - indisputably - Roast Beef. In the final episode of this World Cup marathon, Tom and Dominic chart the dish’s prominence over the years and how, as an affront to the French, it became a rallying point for British patriotism and conservatism. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *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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Hannah Glass

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Ben Rogers

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Henry Fielding

The host discusses Henry Fielding's 'Grub Street Opera' as a response to the rising popularity of opera and foreign i…

Who Dares Wins

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The London Tradesman

Robert Campbell

The host mentions 'The London Tradesman' to highlight Robert Campbell's critique of the shift in English culinary pra…

18th century cookery(1)18th century French cooking(1)English identity and beef(1)Ian Botham and Beef(1)opposition to foreign influence(1)

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Hannah Glass

Best for History enthusiasts and culinary historiansOften cited around 18th century cookery

“Hannah Glass's book is published, it's only just a couple of years after the 45. She says, don't use French sauce. Don't copy French food. It's too rich. It's too expensive. It's bad for you. It's unpatriotic.”

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Trigger: 18th century cookery

For: History enthusiasts and culinary historians

Key quote: “Hannah Glass's book is published, it's only just a couple of years after the 45.”

The host mentions Hannah Glass's cookbook to illustrate the cultural tensions in 18th century England, particularly regarding French influence on British cuisine. Glass's work is highlighted as a response to these tensions, advocating for simpler, more patriotic cooking methods.

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Ben Rogers

Best for Those interested in English history and cultural identity.Often cited around English identity and beef

“Ben Rogers' brilliant book 'Beef and Liberty' was inspired by the reaction to mad cow disease, which serves as a potent metaphor for something being rotten in the state of England.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: English identity and beef

For: Those interested in English history and cultural identity.

Key quote: “So beef and liberty, that's the slogan that's stamped on the buttons of the waistcoat of the members of the Beefsteak Club.”

The host discusses the historical significance of roast beef in English culture, referencing its association with patriotism and national identity. This leads to the mention of 'Beef and Liberty' as a thematic exploration of these concepts.

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Henry Fielding

Best for Readers interested in historical critiques of cultural influencesOften cited around opposition to foreign influence

“Henry Fielding writes an attack on Walpole in the 1730s, called the Grub Street Opera. Important to stress, it's not really an opera. It's more a musical.”

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Trigger: opposition to foreign influence

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Key quote: “Henry Fielding writes an attack on Walpole in the 1730s, called the Grub Street Opera.”

The host discusses Henry Fielding's 'Grub Street Opera' as a response to the rising popularity of opera and foreign influences in 18th-century England. The book serves as a critique of these influences, emphasizing a return to traditional English values and entertainment.

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Who Dares Wins

Best for Readers interested in cultural history and national identity.Often cited around Ian Botham and Beef

“I wrote about this in, um, I know you did. Who dares wins my book about the early eighties.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Ian Botham and Beef

For: Readers interested in cultural history and national identity.

Key quote: “I wrote about this in, um, I know you did. Who dares wins my book about the early eighties.”

The host mentions 'Who Dares Wins' to illustrate the embodiment of Ian Botham as a quintessential English figure associated with traditional values and masculinity. The discussion connects Botham's persona to broader themes of food, culture, and national identity in England during the early 1980s.

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Robert Campbell

Best for Historians and culinary enthusiastsOften cited around 18th century French cooking

“In 1747, a guy called Robert Campbell writes a book called The London Tradesman, advising people about apprenticeships.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: 18th century French cooking

For: Historians and culinary enthusiasts

Key quote: “He says, all this new-frangled French food is dressed in masquerades, seasoned with slow poisons, and every dish pregnant with nothing.”

The host mentions 'The London Tradesman' to highlight Robert Campbell's critique of the shift in English culinary practices influenced by French cuisine. Campbell's rant reflects a broader cultural transformation and resistance to the perceived refinement of traditional English food.

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The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy

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Hannah Glass's book is published, it's only just a couple of years after the 45.

Beef and Liberty

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So beef and liberty, that's the slogan that's stamped on the buttons of the waistcoat of the members of the Beefsteak Club.

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Henry Fielding writes an attack on Walpole in the 1730s, called the Grub Street Opera.

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