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Episode · Conversations with Tyler · 2025-07-23

Books mentioned on Helen Castor on Medieval Power and Personalities

2 books · With Helen Castor · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Helen Castor is a British historian and BBC broadcaster who left Cambridge because she wanted to write narrative history focused on individuals rather than the analytical style typical of academia.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. Eagle and the Hart

    Helen Castor · at 1:07:40 · mentioned 4 times

    Eagle and the Hart by Helen Castor is a deeply researched historical work examining the dramatic reigns and personal dynamics of Richard II and Henry IV.

    Recommended
    “All of Helen's books are great. The very latest, The Eagle and the Heart, The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV. I recommend it highly.”
    Tyler Cowen Helen Castor on Medieval Power and Personalities 2025-07-23 Listen at 1:07:40
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  2. I, Robot

    Isaac Asimov · at 1:02:10

    I, Robot by Isaac Asimov is a foundational science fiction collection that explores the intricate relationships between humans, machines, and the ethical constraints governing artificial minds.

    Discussed
    “What is it you find so interesting in Isaac Azimov's Iroot? Because that's also a chronological history, right?”
    Tyler Cowen Helen Castor on Medieval Power and Personalities 2025-07-23 Listen at 1:02:10
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library