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39 reviews
Tom Holland

Pocket, 1998

Brilliant, delightful, haunting and evocative
A brilliant debut As an avid fan of Lord Byron I couldn't wait to start reading this novel as soon as it was published. I have read this book many times and it never fails to surprise me. I have also read "Slave of My Thirst", equally impressive. I have always been fascinated with the notion of Lord Byron being a vampire. His writings, full of passion, emotion, melancholy and ire makes me ...

Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West

45 reviews
Tom Holland

Anchor, 2007

Do you want to know how it all happened?
What were the circumstances that led up to the wars between Greece and Persia? In Tom Holland's Persian Fire, this question is answered with careful analysis and surprising clarity. The author gives Persia and Greece an equal survey of the two states' rise to power, making the reader clear as to how both civilizations regarded themselves and the world around them. Consequences are inevitably made ...

Slave of My Thirst

9 reviews
Tom Holland

Pocket, 1998

Wanting more...
Having recently read Holland's first Byron novel, _Lord of the Dead_, i couldn't wait to read this one, and I was not disappointed at all. I've read all of the reviews saying how contrived the historial characters are, and i strongly disagree. Bram Stoker is exactly how i imagined him, a sweet yet doddering man with a simple life with a simple inspired idea for a novel. Jack is even more ...

The Forge of Christendom: The End of Days and the Epic Rise of the West
Tom Holland

Doubleday, 2009

Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic

83 reviews
Tom Holland

Anchor, 2005

I Claudius - the Prequel
Before I read this book my knowledge of Roman history was mostly confined to the twelve Caesars, thanks to Suetonius and Robert Graves. The Republic seemed very complicated and I didn't understand why the Romans felt such a sense of loss at its passing. After reading it, I now understand. For this I give it five stars and also for the fact that the book is very well-written and the author has a ...

The Marathon Method: The 16-Week Training Program that Prepares You to Finish a Full or Half Marathon in Your ...

9 reviews
Tom Holland

Fair Winds Press, 2007

Good Info, Good Read
I originally got turned onto Tom Holland at his Nantucket Beach Boot Camp. I really liked his style. During the hour long session he gives great advice in an easy going manner. His workouts are tough, but they are full of variety and full of fun. I sat down with this book, expecting it to be like a text book- tons of information to be learned and studied. I had my highlighter in hand and paper ...

Contours Of Pauline Theology

1 review
Holland, Tom

Christian Focus, 2004

turning Paul the right way round
May I ask if the pre-publication reviews given below can be provided to potential readers, many thanks, Tom Holland It is refreshing to read something radically new in such a popular area as Pauline studies. So often what promised new perspectives, new insights, turns out not to be essentially different. Tom Holland's original and creative approach to Paul does not fall into this category. ...

The 12-Week Triathlete: Train for a Triathlon in Just Three Months

15 reviews
Tom Holland

Fair Winds Press, 2005

The ultimate triathlon training guide!
Tom Holland's "The 12-Week Triathlete" is a truly amazing guide for anyone who wants to get into the sport of triathlon or improve their level of performance. I finished my first tri last month after following Tom's program and essentially using the book as my training bible and "coach". It is very comprehensive across all the necessary physical, mental and nutritional preparation, such that I ...

Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic

8 reviews
Tom Holland

Little Brown and Company, 2003

The history of Rome is still relevent today
The idea that average people need to know history, especially ancient Roman history, has fallen by the wayside in the last several decades. The problem this leads too, naturally enough, is that the people in a democracy loose site when their elected leaders start to repeat the mistakes of the past. Roman history is filled with people who made mistakes, often times for all the right reasons. ...

Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West

3 reviews
Tom Holland

Abacus, 2006

Buy this book !
Wonderful introduction to ancient Greek and Persian history. Incredibly accessibly, with lots of great pictures of locations, artefacts and maps. The key highlights of this book are really brought to life by the expert writing of Holland. A book everyone should read.

Poison in the Blood

1 review
Tom Holland

ABACUS (LITT), 2006

Greek Gods
A nice little tale from Greek mythology. Quite an entertaining read but the few typos in this book, which appears to have been produced too hastily, rather spoil the experience.

THE VAMPYRE: BEING THE TRUE PILGRIMAGE OF GEORGE GORDON, SIXTH LORD BYRON

1 review
TOM HOLLAND

TIME WARNER PAPERBACKS, 1996

Damned to Everlasting Infamy
George Gordon, better known as Lord Byron, is one of England's most famous 'Romantic' poets. He was born in 1788, the son of John Byron and Catherine Gordon, but inherited his title and property of his great-uncle in 1798. He travelled extensively throughout Europe and Asia Minor - his trips abroad included Albania, Greece and Italy - particularly when he was in trouble at home. (He piled up ...

Deliver Us From Evil

3 reviews
Tom Holland

Little Brown and Company, 2000

A vampyre story with a twist
The story adds an interesting twist to the vampyre world - not just continuing the path of the scary stories we have all heard before, Holland takes the reader through a faschinating world of different levels of odd beeings. Well written and certainly worth reading.

The Sleeper in the Sands

10 reviews
Tom Holland

Little, Brown Book Group, 1999

Definitely not a sleeper.
Tom Holland takes us on a fascinating ride through ancient Egypt and weaves together a magical, and often horrific, tale of those who ruled the golden land and the great treasures that existed within the walls of palaces and within the walls of tombs. It is his own theoretical account based on what is known about the Egyptian Pharaohs today and what is speculated. The story starts off with Dr. ...

Fuego Persa: El Primer Imperio Mundial Y La Batalla Por Occidente
Tom Holland

Planeta, 2007

Supping with Panthers

1 review
Tom Holland

Abacus, 2000

Really, really well written...
This is one of my all time favorite books. Holland's mastery of the english language and ability to paint such a vivid picture of the 'underworld' and realm of the undead is unparalleled, in my opinion. The book commences in India and deals with the rituals that take place in a remote area that villagers deem to be cursed. It then migrates into the streets of England and into the lives of ...

Rubicon the Last Days of the Roman Republic/Large Print
Tom Holland

RB Large Print/Recorded Books, 2004

Mylar cover, in like new condition. Large Print.

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