Tom Holland
Tom Holland is a British historian, author, and broadcaster, known for his accessible and engaging works on ancient and medieval history. His books cover a wide range of topics, from the Roman Empire to the rise of Islam. Based on his recommendations, he seems to have wide ranging interests, from fashion to crime to politics.
Written by Tom Holland
Books Recommended by Tom Holland 14
Dress in the Age of Jane Austen
"Wonderful book."
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Magnificent Rebels
"This is simultaneously a brilliant study of the origin of subjectivity & selfie-sticks, & a wonderful soap opera."
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The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe
"The best book on a celebrity - indeed, on celebrity - that I think I have ever read."
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The Command of the Ocean
"A wonderful book: panoramic, eye-opening & often very funny. I’ve learned so much…"
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Empire of Booze
"You will not read a more entertaining book on alcohol than @HenryGJeffreys' History of Booze, which advances the splendid theory that the country which has most influenced its history over the past few centuries is none other than Britain."
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I Judge No One
"I loved this book."
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The Golden Mole
"Beautiful but sad book on the wonders of the living world."
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Beef And Liberty
"A brilliant book, which I commend to all with a love of beef, or liberty, or both."
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The Japanese
"Covers the full sweep of this most fascinating of countries. It's a wonderful book!"
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The Burgundians
"Insanely enjoyable book on the rise & fall of the Dukes of Burgundy."
book list View source ↗The Earth Transformed
"I finish @peterfrankopan’s new masterpiece, The Earth Transformed: a book of titanic sweep, & more than deserving the many laudatory reviews it has received. Looking forward to tomorrow, when we will be recording an episode of @TheRestHistory with him on CLIMATE APOCALYPSE…"
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Pax
"Settling down with a good book… #WorldBookDay"
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"Reading @AnnaLandmark’s wonderful book on the English Republic, The Restless Republic, I cannot help but smile at her account of “the many misadventures of Mr Prick, the unfortunately named minister of Denham.”"
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The War on Heresy
"If you want to know more THE WAR ON HERESY, then no better place to start than @RIMooreHistory’s book. “Startling, unsettling, and revelatory,” as some bloke said."
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