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Mentioned in 7 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

Mentioned in 7 episodes

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

while discussing the history of Babylon.

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a book about the Persian Wars.

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

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

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

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as a little-known history book.

99. Thermopylae & Salamis Episode 2

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

when discussing books translated into Portuguese.

12 Days: Port wine and Darwin sets sail

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