Tom Holland
Tom Holland
Author • Editor • Translatorb. 1968- Books
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Tom Holland is an award-winning historian, biographer and broadcaster.
He is the author of Rubicon: The Triumph and the Tragedy of the Roman Republic, which won the Hessell-Tiltman Prize for History and was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize; Persian Fire his history of the Graeco-Persian wars, won the Anglo-Hellenic League’s Runciman Award in 2006; Millennium: The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom, a panoramic account of the two centuries on either side of the apocalyptic year 1000; In the Shadow of the Sword, which covers the collapse of Roman and Persian power in the Near East, and the emergence of Islam; and Dynasty, a portrait of Rome's first imperial dynasty.
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Tom Holland is widely recognized for his engaging and accessible historical narratives, particularly those focusing on ancient Rome and the classical world. His work often explores the cultural and religious transformations of these periods.
For readers new to Tom Holland's work, "Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic" is an excellent starting point, offering a compelling narrative of a pivotal era in Roman history. Alternatively, "Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World" provides a broad overview of the impact of Christianity.
While primarily known for his historical non-fiction, Tom Holland also co-hosts the popular podcast "The Rest Is History," which covers a wide range of historical topics beyond his published books.