An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Charles C. Mann

2 books referenced

Books by Charles C. Mann

1493

Referenced in 1 episode

649. The Fall of the Incas: The Last Emperor (Part 6)

March 05, 2026

Context:

Described as 'a brilliant book' about 'the world after the discovery of the Americas,' mentioned in the context of discussing how silver from Potosí destabilized the global economy.

1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus

Referenced in 1 episode

644. The Fall of the Incas: Empire of Gold (Part 1)

February 16, 2026

Context:

Dominic described it as 'an absolutely wonderful book' about the New World before Columbus, noting that despite having 'a lot of science in it' including content about pollen, plants, and agricultural terracing, it's really interesting. The book's comparison of the Inca Empire's length to a power stretching from St. Petersburg to Cairo was cited.