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The Rest Is HistoryApr 10, 2023

320: Hundred Years' War: The Black Prince (Part 3)

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Sir NigelA Distant MirrorThe Anti-Prince
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320: Hundred Years' War: The Black Prince (Part 3) mentions Sir Nigel by Arthur Conan Doyle, A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman, and The Anti-Prince by Barbara Tuchman with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Sir Nigel
Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel. Beautifully written, as usual.

A Distant Mirror
Barbara Tuchman

the description in Barbara Tuchman's book, A Distant Mirror.

The Anti-Prince
Barbara Tuchman

Barbara Tuchman says of him that he could have served Machiavelli as the model for the anti-prince.

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As the spectre of the Black Death haunts Europe, a more tangible foe terrorises the French king and his subjects: the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock. After his great victory leading the vanguard at Crécy, he continues with his regular incursions into France, before eventually being cornered by John II and his vast army at Poitiers in 1356: has the Black Prince’s luck finally run out? *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 Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Sir Nigel
Arthur Conan Doyle

The host mentions 'Sir Nigel' to highlight its literary quality and its connection to the themes of chivalry during t…

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A Distant Mirror
Barbara Tuchman

The host mentions 'A Distant Mirror' to highlight the significant backdrop of the Black Death during the Hundred Year…

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The Anti-Prince
Barbara Tuchman

The host mentions 'The Anti-Prince' by Barbara Tuchman to illustrate the inadequacies of King John II as a ruler. Tuc…

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  • The conversation centers on Arthur Conan Doyle's writing.
  • A second recurring theme is French chivalry and leadership.
  • Referenced books include Sir Nigel by Arthur Conan Doyle and A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in historical fiction and chivalric themes. and History enthusiasts and students of medieval warfare.
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Arthur Conan Doyle's writing(1)French chivalry and leadership(1)Hundred Years' War context(1)
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Readers interested in historical fiction and chivalric themes.History enthusiasts and students of medieval warfareReaders interested in historical leadership and political theory

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Sir Nigel
Arthur Conan Doyle
Best for Readers interested in historical fiction and chivalric themes.Often cited around Arthur Conan Doyle's writing

“Sir Nigel opens with a brilliant account of the Black Death coming. Conan Doyle always thought they were better than the Sherlock Holmes books.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and chivalric themes.
Key quote: “Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel. Beautifully written, as usual.”
The host mentions 'Sir Nigel' to highlight its literary quality and its connection to the themes of chivalry during the Hundred Years' War. They note that Arthur Conan Doyle believed this work deserved more attention than his Sherlock Holmes series.
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A Distant Mirror
Barbara Tuchman
Best for History enthusiasts and students of medieval warfareOften cited around Hundred Years' War context

“The description in Barbara Tuchman's book, A Distant Mirror, sets the backdrop for the discussion on the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and students of medieval warfare
Key quote: “the description in Barbara Tuchman's book, A Distant Mirror.”
The host mentions 'A Distant Mirror' to highlight the significant backdrop of the Black Death during the Hundred Years' War. Tuchman's description provides a vivid understanding of how this catastrophe influenced the dynamics of the conflict.
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The Anti-Prince
Barbara Tuchman
Best for Readers interested in historical leadership and political theoryOften cited around French chivalry and leadership

“Barbara Tuchman says of him that he could have served Machiavelli as the model for the anti-prince.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in historical leadership and political theory
Key quote: “Barbara Tuchman says of him that he could have served Machiavelli as the model for the anti-prince.”
The host mentions 'The Anti-Prince' by Barbara Tuchman to illustrate the inadequacies of King John II as a ruler. Tuchman uses John II as a model for Machiavelli's concept of the anti-prince, highlighting his failures in leadership.
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Sir Nigel
The Rest Is History · 3:43
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel. Beautifully written, as usual.
A Distant Mirror
The Rest Is History · 5:43
the description in Barbara Tuchman's book, A Distant Mirror.
The Anti-Prince
The Rest Is History · 13:56
Barbara Tuchman says of him that he could have served Machiavelli as the model for the anti-prince.
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Sir Nigel
Arthur Conan Doyle

The host mentions 'Sir Nigel' to highlight its literary quality and its connection to the themes of chivalry during the Hundred Years' War. They no…

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A Distant Mirror
Barbara Tuchman

The host mentions 'A Distant Mirror' to highlight the significant backdrop of the Black Death during the Hundred Years' War. Tuchman's description…

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The Anti-Prince
Barbara Tuchman

The host mentions 'The Anti-Prince' by Barbara Tuchman to illustrate the inadequacies of King John II as a ruler. Tuchman uses John II as a model f…

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