Book · 2022 · History
Powers and Thrones
A New History of the Middle Ages
Why people recommend it
Powers and Thrones by Dan Jones is a sweeping historical narrative that chronicles the turbulent events, dramatic shifts, and monumental transformations of the Middle Ages. The book was featured on the Modern Wisdom podcast during an episode in October 2021 titled Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?, which featured author Dan Jones as the guest. Host Chris Williamson enthusiastically endorsed the book during the conversation, ensuring that listeners understood its value as an exceptional historical read. Williamson returned to the title during the episode's outro, formally directing his audience's attention to the publication by announcing that Powers and Thrones would be linked directly in the show notes below for easy purchasing. By repeatedly highlighting the book, Williamson encouraged his large listener base to explore Jones's detailed exploration of medieval history, empires, and power struggles. The mentions served as a direct recommendation for anyone interested in a comprehensive and engaging look at the medieval era, combining scholarly depth with accessible storytelling that brings the tumultuous history of the period vividly to life for modern readers seeking to understand the foundations of the contemporary world.
Who recommended it
- Chris Williamson Recommended
Chris Williamson — 2 mentions
“but don jones ladies and gentlemen powers and thrones will be linked in the show notes below”
“don jones ladies and gentlemen powers and thrones will be linked in the show notes below”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (5: passing, ad reads, own books)
“eight of them have been about the middle ages including this one powers and thrones”
“um but you know you throw the lens open to a book like powers and thrones which you know i've tried to go as broad as possible”
“there are lots of reasons why the roman empire in the west fell in the 5th century in powers and thrones”
“and when i was writing i'm writing this big book a thousand years of medieval history and i've tried in this more than i've tried in other books”
“and so so i think those two i give i gave a chapter to each of those in in powers and thrones”