He is the author of six other books, including rubicon, recipient of the hesselltiltman prize for history and shortlisted for the samuel johnson prize, and persian fire, winner of the anglohellenic leagues runciman award. Written by tom holland, audiobook narrated by andrew sachs. The triumph and tragedy of the roman republic by tom holland 432pp, little, brown. Tom holland has 49 books on goodreads with 1431 ratings. Mar 08, 2005 tom holland s rubicon is a magnificent overview of the end of the roman republic. In rubicon, gordianus is thrust into a murder investigation in the simplest fashion. Tom holland is a historian of the ancient world and a translator. Tom hollands most popular book is a clockwork orange. Written by tom holland, audiobook narrated by mark meadows, tom holland.
There is no competing popular book describing these events. Audiobook bay abb download unabridged audiobook for free or share your audio. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of athelstan. Author and historian tom holland returns to his roots in roman history and the audience he cultivated with rubiconhis masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of the fall of the roman republicwith dynasty, a luridly fascinating history of the reign of the first five roman emperors. Persian fire his history of the graecopersian wars, won the anglohellenic leagues runciman award in 2006. In addition to his writing, he has worked with the bbc to create and host historical television documentaries, and presents the radio series making. Author and historian tom holland returns to his roots in roman history and the audience he cultivated with rubiconhis masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of the fall of the roman republicwith dynasty, a luridly fascinating history of the reign of the first five roman emperors dynasty continues rubicons story, opening where that book ended. The triumph and tragedy of the roman republic by tom. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Tom holland audio books tom holland gained the top degree at cambridge before earning his phd at oxford. Rubicon audiobook by tom holland 9781405503600 rakuten. Its no surprise that british novelist holland slave of my thirst, 1997, etc. The last years of the roman republic, tom holland has taken the ancient sources and fashioned an absorbing narrative of the waning years of republican rome. What parallels might be drawn between the presentday united states and the roman republic before julius caesar took over.
Dec 18, 2007 tom holland is a historian of the ancient world and a translator. Written by tom holland, narrated by mark meadows, tom holland. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. In the middle of the civil war between julius caesar and pompey the great, roman detective gordianus the finder must solve a murder to save his family. Was awaiting the climax like rubicon, it never came. Audiobook bay abb download unabridged audiobook for free or share your audio books, safe, fast and high quality. For tom holland has an enviable gift for summoning up the colour, the individuals and animation of the past, without sacrificing factual integrity by the independent. Rubicon, by tom holland, is a detailed and highly readable history of ancient rome, focused primarily on the years from 3 bc to 31 bc. Author and historian tom holland returns to his roots in roman history and the audience he cultivated with rubicon his masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of the fall of the roman republic with dynasty, a luridly fascinating history of the reign of the first five roman emperors dynasty continues rubicons story, opening where that book ended. In march 2019, he announced on twitter that he had written an opera about cleopatra and it was in the showcase stage of development. The triumph and tragedy of the roman republic and dynasty. The last years of the roman republic by tom holland. He has adapted homer, herodotus, thucydides and virgil for the bbc. Aug 24, 2003 as tom holland explains, the romans had a word, discrimen, for a choice hanging in the balance that might bring either triumph or catastrophe.
Tom holland s rubicon is a magnificent overview of the end of the roman republic. In his excellent 2003 book, rubicon, tom holland showed that he has a unique ability to take a highly complex situation in ancient history in rubicons case, the career of julius caesar and the death of the roman republic and make it not only clear and credible to the wellread history buff, but understandable to the reader who knows nothing. The triumph and the tragedy of the roman republic, which won the hesselltiltman prize for history and was shortlisted for the samuel johnson prize. The evolution of the arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history, a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character, and achievement. Dynasty continues rubicons story, opening where that book ended. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The triumph and tragedy of the roman republic, persian fire, in the shadow of the sword and the forge of christendom. With these thoughts in mind, as well as a love for gritty and real bare knuckle politics of ancient rome, i picked up tom hollands book. The triumph and tragedy of the roman republic unabridged audiobook, by tom holland. The blurb on the inside jacket detailing the authors previous form is curiously selective. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the republic at the climax of its greatness.
The triumph and tragedy of the roman republic new ed by tom holland isbn. Thomas holland born 5 january 1968 is an english writer and popular historian who has published bestselling books on topics including classical and medieval history and the origins of islam. Dynasty by tom holland overdrive rakuten overdrive. Or, maybe it wasnt one, since this is the last time he mentions it. Tom holland brings to life this strange and unsettling civilization, with its extremes of ambition and selfsacrifice, bloodshed and desire. Told in a narrative style with vibrant language, the story reads with novel like ease and speed. Tom holland in the shadow of the sword a thrillingly panoramic and incredibly timely account of the rise of islam, from the acclaimed author of rubicon and persian fire.
Author and historian tom holland returns to his roots in roman history and the audience he cultivated with rubicon his masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of the fall of the roman republic with dynasty, a luridly fascinating history of the reign of the first five roman emperors. Jun 10, 2004 tom holland is an awardwinning historian, author and broadcaster. Oct 20, 2015 author and historian tom holland returns to his roots in roman history and the audience he cultivated with rubiconhis masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of the fall of the roman republicwith dynasty, a luridly fascinating history of the reign of the first five roman emperors. Finding myself doing a lot of motorway driving and finding both the radio and my cd collection tedious, i decided to have a go at audio books, starting off with hollands rubicon, which i had simply not found the time to read in printed form. Holland has written dozens of articles for newspapers, journals and websites on varied topics including wildlife conservation, sports, politics and history. Rubicon by tom holland overdrive rakuten overdrive. Andrew sachs and tom holland are a marriage made in heaven. The times were turbulent and dangerous, full of risk, adventure, tragedy and conflict. Once again he has found extraordinary parallels between the ancient world and our own.
Tom holland, the author of rubicon, tells us about the exercise of power. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. Tom hollands brilliant new book describes the very first clash of empires between east and west. In the shadow of the sword tom holland audiobook part 1. Listen to rubicon the triumph and tragedy of the roman republic by tom holland available from rakuten kobo. Tom holland books list of books by author tom holland. A masterful popular history of perhaps the greatest civilization ever and the events and people that. The rise and fall of the house of caesar was more of a slow burn. The formation of england happened against the odds the division of the country into rival kingdoms, the assaults of the vikings, the precarious position of the island on the edge of the known world. Listen to rubicon audiobook by tom holland and 149 more episodes by get the popular titles audiobooks in history and ancient, free. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the republic at the. Persian fire, his history of the graecopersian wars, won the anglohellenic leagues runciman award in 2006. The roman republic was the most remarkable state in history.
The first world empire and the battle for the west, and more on. The best books on ancient rome, as recommended by tom holland. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Click the play button above to listen to this podcast. Mar 08, 2005 116 of 1 results for tom holland rubicon. Rubicon audiobook by tom holland try our site with free audio books. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the republic at the climax of its greatness the same. Tom hollands enthralling account tells the story of caesars generation, witness to. The triumph and tragedy of the roman republic in 49 b. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Tom hollands rubicon is a magnificent overview of the end of the roman republic. Tom holland is an awardwinning historian, biographer and broadcaster.
Its a fascinating question, and one that seems to be an inspiration to tom holland, as he mentions it in the introduction to rubicon. See all books authored by tom holland, including rubicon. The book that really held me, in fact, obsessed me, was rubicon. Tom holland is an awardwinning historian of the ancient world, a translator of greek classical texts, and a documentary writer.
The making of england by tom holland, read by roy mcmillan. And mary beards book also had an influence on that because i am applying. Tom holland gained the top degree at cambridge before earning his phd at oxford. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold. The book i am writing at the moment is about how islam emerged from the context of the roman empire and the persian empire. The triumph and tragedy of the roman republic unabridged rubicon. Rubicon audiobook download, free online audio books torrent. He is the author of the novels the bone hunter, slave of my thirst, and lord of the dead, and several nonfiction history books, including rubicon, persian fire, and the histories, a new translation of herodotus. The men and women who shaped these times were powerful, energetic and filled with such lifeforce it is no wonder they have lived in the imagination for two thousand years.
The last years of the roman republic, and persian fire. What began as a small community of peasants camped among marshes and hills ended up ruling the known world. Read rubicon the triumph and tragedy of the roman republic by tom holland available from rakuten kobo. Tom holland is an awardwinning historian, author and broadcaster. Rubicon audiobook download, free online audio books. Holland transformed his source material, which often seems dry and obtuse to modern readers, into an exceedingly readable tale even though he is guilty of occasionally. Dynasty continues rubicons story, opening where that book. Dynasty given its timeframe and subject matter was more a of chronicle than its predecessor rubicon. Rubicon audiobook online downloads, search for free unabridged audio book torrent. Rubicon audiobook by tom holland get the popular titles.