The White Ship and The Splendid and the Vile

Send us Fan MailFantasy Fiction lover turned historian David Gates is back on the podcast to discuss two English history books: The White Ship by Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer and The Splendid and the Vile by journalist Erik Larson. The White Ship is an examination of the 1120 shipwreck that threw the future of the crown into question.  The Splendid and the Vile is a riveting account of Winston Churchill and his first year in office when he is trying to keep the Germans at bay and get the Americans in his back pocket. Larson uses primary source documents to construct a very readable non fiction story that reads like a thriller.Books and Resources Discussed: The White Ship by Charles SpencerThe Splendid and the Vile by Erik LarsonThe Spy and the Traitor by Ben McintyreA Spy Among Friends by Ben McintyreColditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben McintyreCheck out a previous episode with David:The Kingdoms, Season 2, Episode 7Follow Red Fern Book Review:Website and to leave a voicemail: https://www.redfernbookreview.comInstagram: @redfernbookreviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/redfernbookreview/Newsletter: https://www.redfernbookreview.com/newsletter