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Dressed in armour and clutching a bloody sword, the Roman gladiator is the most iconic figure of the ancient world. Both fascinating and repulsive to us now, he was in his own time a deeply controversial character, by turns hated and idealized - and always at the heart of Roman culture. But what did he really mean to the Romans? What did they see in the gladiator and the spectacle of the games? And what does he reveal to us today about the Roman way of life? Brilliantly written and meticulously researched, this book tells the stories of the gladiators and those who observed them - from grand emperors to lowly slaves - illuminating and analysing the all-consuming passion of the Roman Empire for the spectacle of mortal combat. In doing so, it reveals Roman ideas about everything from freedom and servitude to sex and desire, from courage and cowardice to death and the afterlife. Taking readers on an unforgettable twenty-four-hour adventure - beginning the night before the games and ending the evening after - Those Who Are About To Die gives a blow-by-blow account of what life was really like in the brutally unforgiving arena of the ancient world.

Die Historiker Tom Holland und Dominic Sandbrook erkunden unterhaltsam die faszinierendsten Momente der Geschichte, von Alexander dem Großen bis Tolkien. Sie beantworten ungewöhnliche Fragen, wie die nach dem Trojanischen Krieg, der katastrophalsten Party der Geschichte und den Verbindungen zwischen Nixon und antiken Herrschern.

The book explores the often-misunderstood significance of the Passover and Exodus, arguing that this misunderstanding has deprived the Church of essential teachings from Jesus and the apostles. It delves into historical evidence that highlights how these key events in Jewish and world history have been overlooked, ultimately aiming to reconnect readers with the foundational aspects of their faith.

The definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatnessThe Pax Romana has long been revered as a golden age. At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from Scotland to Arabia, and contained perhaps a quarter of humanity. It was the wealthiest and most formidable state the world had yet seen.Beginning in 69AD, a year that saw four Caesars in succession rule the empire, and ending some seven decades later with the death of Hadrian, Pax presents a dazzling history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland portrays the Roman Empire in all its predatory glory. Vivid scene follows vivid scene: the destruction of Jerusalem and Pompeii, the building of the Colosseum and Hadrian's Wall, the conquests of Trajan. Vividly sketching the lives of Romans both ordinary and spectacular, from slaves to emperors, Holland demonstrates how Roman peace was the fruit of unprecedented military violence.A stunning portrait of Rome's glory days, this is the epic history of the pax Romana.Praise for Tom Holland:'Terrific: bold, ambitious and passionate' Peter Frankopan'An exceptionally good storyteller with a marvellous eye for detail' The Economist'A book that completely transforms your understanding of the world' Spectator'Narrative history at its best' Ian McEwan, Guardian

Set against the backdrop of the Persian Wars, the narrative follows young Gorgo, the princess of Sparta, who is warned of an impending invasion by her dying mother. As the drums of war sound, Gorgo, infused with the blood of gods, navigates a treacherous landscape of politics and vengeance. Her awakening supernatural powers position her as a key figure in defending Sparta against a formidable empire. This retelling blends mythology with historical grit, enhanced by Jason Cockcroft's stunning illustrations, creating a captivating and memorable story.

The third in the epic trilogy narrating the history of the Roman Empire from renowned historian Tom Holland[Bokinfo].

Challenging conventional ideas, this book offers a thought-provoking journey that balances discomfort with tranquility. It respects the reader's perspectives while introducing fresh concepts, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to tears. The narrative promises to engage and provoke reflection, making it a unique reading experience that resonates on multiple levels.

Tom Holland ve své nejnovější knize kreslí na širokém plátně obraz křesťanství coby nejtrvalejšího a nejvlivnějšího odkazu antiky, na kterém je vystavěn celý západní svět. Ukazuje, že klíčové koncepty jako sekularismus, liberalismus, věda, rovnost lidí, lidská práva, a dokonce i ateismus mají hluboké kořeny v křesťanství - zvláštní víře v to, že jedna z mnoha obětí ukřižování, tedy trestu určeného otrokům, má být uctívána jako bůh. Všechny tyto západní koncepty mají přitom s křesťanstvím společné zejména osobování si nároku na univerzální platnost, přestože jsou plodem jedné, zcela konkrétní společnosti. Hollandova kniha zkoumá, proč má křesťanství od antických počátků přes středověk až po současnost tak podvratnou a revoluční povahu, a ukazuje, jak tato víra i v dnešní stále skeptičtější společnosti dál hluboce poznamenává mnoho našich postojů a instinktů.

Leonard Charles Vincent faces his fear of the unknown lurking in his closet. Guided by Tom Holland, the creator of Fright Night and Child's Play, readers embark on a whimsical adventure as Leonard learns to confront and ultimately befriend the source of his nighttime terrors. This engaging tale combines elements of humor and horror, making it an entertaining exploration of childhood fears and bravery.

Von Babylon bis zu den Beatles, von Moses bis #MeToo. Souverän und fesselnd schildert Tom Holland die historischen Kräfte und Ereignisse, die die westliche Welt und unsere Wertvorstellungen bis in die Gegenwart prägten und revolutionierten. Ein grandios und elegant erzähltes Geschichtspanorama, das zeigt, wie wir wurden, was wir sind

The commentary on Romans explores the profound theme of divine relationship, emphasizing God's pursuit of a people for Himself. It draws parallels with the Old Testament, where Israel is depicted as God's bride, highlighting the significance of a unique and personal connection with the divine. This work delves into the drama of this relationship, illustrating the central message of the Bible as a narrative of love and commitment between God and His chosen people.

The arrival of a mysterious, luminous boy who possesses healing abilities disrupts the quiet town where Joe Arachro lives. This ten-year-old, who communicates through his miraculous acts rather than words, captures the community's attention when he resurrects a dead dog, leading to a surge of interest in exploiting his extraordinary powers. As the townspeople grapple with their intentions, the narrative explores themes of control, morality, and the impact of fame on innocence.

The revised and extended edition addresses critical feedback from the first version, making it essential for serious Bible readers. It delves into key issues and interpretations, encouraging a deeper understanding and engagement with biblical texts. This comprehensive exploration offers insights that challenge and enrich the reader's perspective on scripture.

Revised for accessibility, this book revisits the arguments presented in the author's earlier work on Romans: The Divine Marriage. It aims to engage readers who may find the original text too technical, offering a clearer understanding of its themes and insights into the biblical text. The adjustments make it suitable for a broader audience while maintaining the core discussions and interpretations of the original publication.

Focusing on the communal aspect of scripture, this book argues that the Bible is primarily addressed to the believing community rather than individuals. Tom Holland presents a compelling case that modern interpretations have overlooked the community's essential role in God's plan, leading to misreadings of key texts. This shift has resulted in a diminished experience of the promises of scripture for those living as a Spirit-filled people. Written for non-academic readers, the updated edition offers insights into the importance of community in understanding biblical teachings.

This book shows you how to focus on micro-workouts that are just as effective as longer workouts.

In the individualistic West, it is commonly assumed the Bible is about me and my relationship with God when, as many now agree, it is addressed primarily to the believing community. Written for the non-academic reader, in this updated version of his earlier book, Contours of Pauline Theology, Tom Holland makes a compelling case that in losing this emphasis, critical aspects of the community's central role in God's plan for humanity were inadvertently pushed into the background. This has caused us to not only misread key texts, but also to experience far less than what scripture promises regarding our life as a Spirit-filled people. Holland shows how recovering the communal, Hebraic mindset of the New Testament writers and the Passover-New Exodus storyline on which they relied can help us see scripture, our life together in Christ, and our identity as individuals in an amazing new light!

'If great books encourage you to look at the world in an entirely new way, then Dominion is a very great book indeed . . . Written with terrific learning, enthusiasm and good humour, Holland's book is not just supremely provocative, but often very funny' Sunday Times

Chcete se dostat do lepší fyzické kondice a vypracovat si perfektní postavu, ale zároveň vás odrazuje představa trávení dlouhých hodin v posilovně? Zkušený fitness trenér Tom Holland vám ukáže, že nejde o to, jak dlouho a kde cvičíte, ale o to, jak cvičíte. Díky metodě „s umírněností nejdál dojdeš“ přináší Holland ideální řešení pro zaneprázdněné lidi, kteří nemají čas nebo chuť chodit do posilovny. Ve své knize využívá své znalosti a zkušenosti, které získal jako fitness trenér, vyvrací stále opakované mýty o cvičení a nabízí čtenářům zvládnutelnou formu cvičení pro každého – 30 pětiminutových sad cviků zaměřených na všechny části těla, které můžete dělat, kdykoliv a kdekoliv chcete. Dostat se do formy nikdy nebylo tak jednoduché!

DISCOVER THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN THAT ENGLISH HISTORY FORGOT Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES. - Who was Æthelflæd? - What role did she play in the founding of England? - How has her legacy lasted to this day? DISCOVER the epic history of England's forgotten queen. Planting cities, sponsoring learning and defeating her people's enemies, Æthelflæd laid the foundations of a kingdom that lasts to this day. Tom Holland's Æthelflæd puts a spotlight on this formidable leader, pulling her out of the shadowy history of the dark ages.

Christianity is the most enduring legacy of the ancient world and its emergence marks a transformative development in Western history. Even those in the West who have abandoned their ancestral faith and view religion as mere superstition remain its heirs. While the divide between skeptics and believers may seem unbridgeable, Christianity's impact is evident in areas often seen as its opposites, such as science and secularism. This exploration places the evolution of our thoughts and identities within a broad historical context, spanning from the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC to the current migration crisis in Europe, and from Nebuchadnezzar to the Beatles. It delves into what made Christianity revolutionary and how it saturated the mindset of Latin Christendom. Despite growing skepticism towards religion, many Western instincts remain deeply rooted in Christian thought. The aim is twofold: to highlight the novelty of early Christian teachings and to reveal how our contemporary perspectives may also appear strange when viewed through this historical lens. We find ourselves at the culmination of a profound transformation in understanding humanity, one that can only be fully appreciated by tracing its arc over millennia.

Římu nejprve vládli králové a pak se stal republikou. Ale poté co dobyl svět, se jeho republika zhroutila a Řím se topil v krvi. Občanské války byly tak strašné, že římský lid nakonec přivítal vládu autokrata, který mu dokázal přinést mír. Jejich nový pán si říkal Augustus (Vznešený) nebo také „oblíbenec bohů“. Křiklavé kouzlo dynastie, kterou Augustus založil, se nikdy nevytratilo. Žádná jiná rodina se jí nemůže vyrovnat galerií předních postav, jež vyvolávají zájem i znepokojení. Tiberius, slavný vojevůdce, který skončil jako zahořklý samotář, nechvalně proslulý svým zvráceným chováním; Caligula, mistr krutostí a ponižování, jenž chtěl jmenovat konzulem svého koně; Agrippina, která svými manévry dostala k moci svého syna Nera, jenž ji dal nakonec zavraždit; a samotný Nero, který závodil na olympijských hrách, oženil se s eunuchem a po požáru Říma si v centru metropole vystavěl vlastní palác neřestných rozkoší. Tom Holland přináší oslnivý portrét první císařské dynastie Říma. V tomto strhujícím příběhu nalezneme vrahy i ctihodné senátory, cizoložníky i vlasaté barbary, pletichařící matky i zdráhající se gladiátory. Dynastie je freskou rodiny, která přetvořila a ohromila Řím.

Tom Holland erzählt den erstaunlichen Aufstieg der Araber im 7. und 8. Jahrhundert n. Chr. zu einer imperialen Weltmacht, die die antiken Reiche ablöste. Mit stilistischer Brillanz und mit historischem Scharfsinn schildert er die ungeheure Dynamik, mit der der Islam in religiös-politischen Konflikten mit Juden und Christen die antike Welt von Grund auf veränderte. Niemand ahnte um die Wende vom 6. zum 7. Jahrhundert, dass die Araber eine weltgeschichtliche Revolution herbeiführen würden. Ausgehend von den legendenumrankten Lebensbeschreibungen des Propheten, schildert der Autor das politische Wirken Mohammeds und der Kalifen bis zur Gründung Bagdads im Jahre 762. Im Zentrum stehen die geistig-politischen Umwälzungen und die kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen mit den Großmächten der damaligen Zeit. Zugleich spürt er den tiefer liegenden Gründen nach, warum und wie Mohammeds Offenbarungen in einem abgelegenen Winkel der damaligen Welt und seine unbedingte Forderung nach einer Unterwerfung unter Allah der menschlichen Zivilisation ein neues Gesicht gaben.

A masterful history of Rome's first imperial dynasty by the award-winning author of Rubicon, Persian Fire and In the Shadow of the Sword.

V šestém století našeho letopočtu byl Blízký východ rozdělen na dvě mocenská centra, Persii a Byzanc. Už o sto let později se ale na jejich místo prodrala nová velmoc – arabská říše. Její bleskový vzestup znamenal v podstatě konec starověkého světa. Změny, které se v této chaotické době udály, však nebyly pouze geopolitické; svědčily o zásadní proměně lidské společnosti. Ta měla mít nepředvídatelné důsledky nejen pro současnost, ale také pro blízkou i vzdálenou budoucnost. To prozkoumal oceňovaný autor Tom Holland ve své nové knize, v níž se ponořil do historie oblasti Blízkého východu a Palestiny, kde má kořeny nejen evropská civilizace, ale i křesťanství, islám a judaismus. Jakou roli sehrála tato tři hlavní světová náboženství v boji o světovou nadvládu? Jaké místo náleželo císařům, šáhům a chalífům v tehdejších mocenských sporech při ustavování velkých říší? Proč mají Bible a Korán podobu, v jaké je známe dnes, a jak to ovlivňovalo tvorbu zákonů, architekturu, průběh bitev nebo dentální hygienu? Tom Holland zde přináší strhující a dramatický příběh rozmachu arabské říše se všemi jeho dopady pro západní svět.

The world's first great narrative history, Herodotus's The Histories vividly describes how the Greeks—few in number, poor, and disunited—managed to repulse a massive invasion by the powerful Persian army in the 5th century b.c. This amazing upset victory changed the course of western civilization, as the cities that led the resistance—Athens and Sparta—became the two major powers on the Greek mainland. The remarkable period that followed introduced revolutionary ideas about democracy, education, philosophy, drama, and—thanks to Herodotus—the writing of history. A wonderful storyteller, Herodotus filled the Histories with amusing anecdotes and dialogue, human details about the lives of important political figures, and a kaleidoscope of viewpoints from people of many lands. Magnificent in compass and enormously entertaining, the Histories is not only the leading source of original information for Greek history during the all-important period between 550 and 479 b.c., but also an artistic masterpiece that created a new genre of literature. Features maps of several noted battles, index of proper names, and a general index.

The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small community of peasants camped among marshes and hills ended up ruling the known world. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the Republic at the climax of its greatness - the same greatness which would herald the catastrophe of its fall. It is a story of incomparable drama. This was the century of Julius Caesar, the gambler whose addiction to glory led him to the banks of the Rubicon, and beyond; of Cicero, whose defence of freedom would make him a byword for eloquence; of Spartacus, the slave who dared to challenge a superpower; of Cleopatra, the queen who did the same. Tom Holland brings to life this strange and unsettling civilization, with its extremes of ambition and self-sacrifice, bloodshed and desire. Yet alien as it was, the Republic still holds up a mirror to us. Its citizens were obsessed by celebrity chefs, all-night dancing and exotic pets; they fought elections in law courts and were addicted to spin; they toppled foreign tyrants in the name of self-defence. Two thousand years may have passed, but we remain the Romans' heirs.

Tom Holland erzählt den erstaunlichen Aufstieg der Araber im 7. und 8. Jahrhundert n. Chr. zu einer imperialen Weltmacht, die die antiken Reiche ablöste. Mit stilistischer Brillanz und mit historischem Scharfsinn schildert er die ungeheure Dynamik, mit der der Islam in religiös-politischen Konflikten mit Juden und Christen die antike Welt von Grund auf veränderte. Niemand ahnte um die Wende vom 6. zum 7. Jahrhundert, dass die Araber eine weltgeschichtliche Revolution herbeiführen würden. Ausgehend von den legendenumrankten Lebensbeschreibungen des Propheten, schildert der Autor das politische Wirken Mohammeds und der Kalifen bis zur Gründung Bagdads im Jahre 762. Im Zentrum stehen die geistig-politischen Umwälzungen und die kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen mit den Großmächten der damaligen Zeit. Zugleich spürt er den tiefer liegenden Gründen nach, warum und wie Mohammeds Offenbarungen in einem abgelegenen Winkel der damaligen Welt und seine unbedingte Forderung nach einer Unterwerfung unter Allah der menschlichen Zivilisation ein neues Gesicht gaben.

No less than the collapse of the Roman Republic or the Persian invasion of Greece, the evolution of an Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history; a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character and achievement. Just like the Romans, the Arabs came from nowhere to carve out a stupefyingly vast dominion - except that they achieved their conquests, not over the course of centuries, as the Romans did, but in a matter of decades. Just like the Greeks during the Persian wars, they overcame seemingly insuperable odds to emerge triumphant against the greatest empire of the day - not by standing on the defensive, however, but by hurling themselves against all who lay in their path. IN THE SHADOW OF THE SWORD effectively completes Tom Holland's trilogy describing the Ancient World. It represents an extraordinary achievement by the most exciting and readable young British historian working today

A panoramic account of the two centuries on either side of the apocalyptic year 1000. This was the age of Canute, William the Conqueror and Pope Gregory VII, of Vikings, monks and serfs, of the earliest castles and the invention of knighthood, and of the primal conflict between church and state.

Východ a Západ se spolu poprvé utkaly před 2 500 lety. Počátkem 5. století př. n. l. se jistá globální supervelmoc rozhodla přimět dva státy, které vnímala jako teroristické, k poctivosti a pořádku. Onou supervelmocí byla Persie. Její králové založili první impérium světa, které ve své době nemělo konkurenta. Za teroristické státy byly považovány Atény a Sparta, dvě výstřední města v chudé, hornaté a zaostalé zemi jménem Řecko. Příběh o tom, jak se jejich obyvatelé postavili nejmocnějšímu muži planety a porazili jej, patří k nejpoutavějším epizodám lidských dějin.

Imagine being able to compete in a triathlon in just three short months! You can, with this all-encompassing, easy-to-use training program! The 12-Week Triathlete gives the most exciting, encouraging, and up-to-date exercise information for the fitness enthusiast. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, this book offers a complete program that will help you strengthen, tone-up, and both physically and mentally prepare for the big day. It will appeal to both men and women and

In 480 BC, Xerxes, the King of Persia, led an invasion of mainland Greece. Its success should have been a formality. For seventy years, victory - rapid, spectacular victory - had seemed the birthright of the Persian Empire. In the space of a single generation, they had swept across the Near East, shattering ancient kingdoms, storming famous cities, putting together an empire which stretched from India to the shores of the Aegean. As a result of those conquests, Xerxes ruled as the most powerful man on the planet. Yet somehow, astonishingly, against the largest expeditionary force ever assembled, the Greeks of the mainland managed to hold out. The Persians were turned back. Greece remained free. Had the Greeks been defeated at Salamis, not only would the West have lost its first struggle for independence and survival, but it is unlikely that there would ever have been such and entity as the West at all. Tom Holland's brilliant new book describes the very first 'clash of Empires' between East and West. Once again he has found extraordinary parallels between the ancient world and our own. There is no competing popular book describing these events.

En un ambiente violento pero fascinante, figuras de la talla de César, Pompeyo, Craso o Cicerón conspiran para hacerse con el poder absoluto de la única superpotencia de la tierra. Pero en su lucha brutal socavarán los cimientos de la República y abrirán el paso al Imperio.Tom Holland nos traslada a la época más apasionante de Roma de una forma nunca vista hasta la fecha. Conoceremos las grandes empresas que movían los hilos tras el Senado, las bandas mafiosas que actuaban en las calles de la gran capital, participaremos en las tremendas fiestas de la aristocracia y sabremos los verdaderos motivos que impulsaron a cada uno de los protagonistas de este gran drama.

It is 1878 and Captain John Paley Dawkins, an English amateur palaeontologist, has staked his meagre inheritance upon an expedition to find a pterodactyl, set up by geologist Sheldon Prescott. Wary of Prescott's wilful daughter Lilian, they are soon forced together in a life-threatening quest.

Egypt, 1922: the Valley of the Kings. After years of fruitless labour, the archaeologist Howard Carter discovers a mysterious tomb, sealed and marked with a terrible curse. But what is the nature of the tomb's deadly secret? And what is the web of strange connections spreading back through millennia, to the very heart of Egypt's fabulous past? In a glorious Arabian Nightmare of lost cities, treacherous priests and daring archaeologists, an ancient civilisation shimmers into life; colourful, magical, and unutterably strange. 'True adventure stories are all too scarce nowadays. And adventure stories that have the capacity to make the reader think and wonder are an even rarer commodity. Tom Holland's latest novel manages both with tremendous verve ... a galloping page-turner' DAILY TELEGRAPH

Wiltshire, during the dying days of Oliver Cromwell's Republic. Robert Vaughan is the son of a Parliamentarian officer who is investigating a series of grisly murders which suggest a link with Satanic rituals at Stonehenge. The return of a notoriously wicked Cavalier, signalling the impending royalist restoration, leads to a terrible tragedy for the Vaughans. Robert's flight from his violent, terrifying past leads him to Restoration London, where he works as scribe for Milton, and where he survives the Plague and the Great Fire. But Robert is led along a dark path, to vampirism and beyond, as he devotes himself to gaining the powers that will enable him to fight an evil killer of seemingly satanic powers. He will travel the globe, from the ancient ghetto of Prague to the virgin forest of the New World, as he aims to gain revenge on those who betrayed him.

The Secret History of Lord Byron... Legendary poet Lord Byron comes to life with incendiary brilliance in this spellbinding blend of gothic imagination and documented fact that paints an unforgettable portrait of the nineteenth-century romantic genius as the world's most formidable vampire. Wandering in the mountains of Greece, Byron is drawn to the beauty of a mysterious fugitive slave; soon he is utterly entranced, and his fate is sealed. The supreme sensualist embarks on a life of adventure even his genius could not have foreseen; chosen to enjoy powers beyond those any vampire has ever known, Byron enters a dark, intoxicating world, traversing centuries of long-lost secrets, ancient arts, and scorching excesses of evil. But Byron's gift is also his torment: an all consuming thirst that withers life at the root, damning all those he loves... With its impeccable scholarship and breathtaking storytelling, THE VAMPYRE is a wonderful combination of fact and fantasy, both compelling and also strangely plausible...