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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Persian Fire

The First World Empire and the Battle for the West

Book • 2005

Persian Fire by Tom Holland is a captivating historical narrative that delves into the rise of the Persian Empire and its conflicts with the Greek city-states.

The book provides a gripping account of the Greco-Persian Wars, highlighting pivotal battles like Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis.

It offers a fresh perspective on this ancient conflict and its enduring significance in shaping Western civilization.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Armando Iannucci

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

while discussing the history of Babylon.

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

when discussing his book about ancient Athens and the challenges of understanding ancient democracy.

334: Athens and the Birth of Democracy

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a book about the Persian Wars.

Tom Holland on History, Christianity, and the Value of the Countryside

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

while discussing the Persian Empire's infrastructure and its impact on the lives of its inhabitants.

Mentioned by

Matt Whitman

as a book he read to learn about the history of Persia.

203 - Is It Time for Bible 2.0?

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as a little-known history book.

99. Thermopylae & Salamis Episode 2

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as his book on Persia, written against the backdrop of the war on terror and the Iraq invasion.

Tom Holland and Mary Harrington: The Rise and Reach of Rome

Mentioned by

Mary Beard

as

Tom Holland

's book about the Persian Wars, following Rubicon in his oeuvre.

Classic Chats: Tom Holland

Mentioned by

Armando Iannucci

as another of

Tom Holland

's books that turned him on to ancient history.

Tom Holland Meets Armando Iannucci — What The Lives of the Caesars Can Teach Us About Politics

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

when discussing books translated into Portuguese.

12 Days: Port wine and Darwin sets sail

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