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Mentioned in 15 episodes

In the Shadow of the Sword

Book • 2012

In 'In the Shadow of the Sword', Tom Holland provides a sweeping narrative of the late antique world, detailing the decline of the Roman and Persian empires and the emergence of Islam.

The book critically examines the traditional sources of Islamic history, questioning the accuracy of early accounts and proposing alternative perspectives on the origins of Islam.

Holland's work is both a historical exploration and a provocative reevaluation of the period.

Mentioned by

Mary Harrington

Glenn Scrivener

Justin Brierley

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Ridvan Aydemir

as having very good stuff.

The Truth About Islam: Pedophilia, Violence, and Conquest (Apostate Prophet) | Ep. 530

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a book he wrote about early Islam.

265: Saudi Arabia: The Mystery of the Kaaba

Mentioned by

Mary Harrington

and

Tom Holland

as his earlier book on Islam and its place within late antiquity.

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

Mentioned by

James Holland

while recommending his brother Tom Holland’s history of Islam and the religious foundations of the modern world.

The Post-WW2 Global Order and Why It’s Now Falling Apart - Historian James Holland

Mentioned by

Glenn Scrivener

and

Tom Holland

while discussing Islam’s origins and its relationship to Jewish, Christian, Roman, and Persian influences.

How Christianity Got Dominion Over The World (An interview with Tom Holland) SLP269

Recommended by

Robin

as a relevant, well-written history for listeners interested in the birth of Islam and its connections to figures in the podcast.

Episode 50 - The Teenage Emperor

Mentioned by

Justin Brierley

as one of

Tom Holland

's popular books on classical history.

Classic: Tom Holland vs AC Grayling: Did Christianity Shape Western Values?

Mentioned as the subject of an interview on this podcast back in 2014.

Episode 276 - Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age with Tom Holland

Mentioned by

Robin

noting its availability issues on Audible for American and Canadian listeners.

Episode 58 - Why did the Arabs win? Part 3: They Wanted it More

Referenced by

Glen Scrivener

as an earlier Tom Holland book that informed his later thesis.

Glen Scrivener | Religious "Vibe Shift" in the West?

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