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The Rest Is HistorySep 18, 2023

PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age (Extract)

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PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age (Extract) includes mentions of Pax by Tom Holland, Rubicon by Tom Holland, A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, and Revelation, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Pax

Tom Holland

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Pax' to promote his new book about the Roman Empire, highlighting its recent release in America. He provides a teaser of the book'…

Rubicon

Tom Holland

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Rubicon' to illustrate the complexities of Roman history during a tumultuous period marked by civil war and the rise of multiple e…

A Game of Thrones

George R. R. Martin

Indexed context: The host discusses how George R. R. Martin's visit to Hadrian's Wall inspired his writing of 'A Game of Thrones'. This connection illustrates the imp…

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In anticipation of the U.S. release of PAX, here’s the book’s introduction for you to enjoy, read by its author, our very own Tom Holland… Available in the United States and Canada from 26th September; PAX is already in bookstores across the UK. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Pax

Tom Holland

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Rubicon

Tom Holland

The host mentions 'Rubicon' to illustrate the complexities of Roman history during a tumultuous period marked by civi…

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A Game of Thrones

George R. R. Martin

The host discusses how George R. R. Martin's visit to Hadrian's Wall inspired his writing of 'A Game of Thrones'. Thi…

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Revelation

The host discusses the profound impact of St. John's 'Revelation' as a critique of imperialism, highlighting its vivi…

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Josephus's Judean war

The host discusses the significance of Josephus's Judean War as a crucial historical account that provides insight in…

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Dynasty

The host discusses the complex legacy of the Roman Empire and its interactions with early Christianity, highlighting…

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Referenced books include Pax by Tom Holland and Rubicon by Tom Holland.
Related interests include History enthusiasts and readers interested in the Roman Empire and History enthusiasts and scholars.

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book promotion(1)historical narratives of Judea(1)imperialism and Revelation(1)Influence of Hadrian's Wall(1)Roman civil war history(1)Roman Empire and Christianity(1)

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History enthusiasts and readers interested in the Roman EmpireHistory enthusiasts and scholarsFans of historical fiction and fantasy literatureReaders interested in theology, history, and critiques of power dynamics.Historians and students of ancient history

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Pax

Tom Holland

Best for History enthusiasts and readers interested in the Roman EmpireOften cited around book promotion

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My goal in writing Pax has been at all times to show the inhabitants of the Roman world the respect due to all ancient peoples, by attempting to understand them not on our terms, but on their own.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: book promotion

For: History enthusiasts and readers interested in the Roman Empire

Indexed context: I kind of wanted to tempt you, give you a little teaser.

The host mentions 'Pax' to promote his new book about the Roman Empire, highlighting its recent release in America. He provides a teaser of the book's introduction, aiming to engage listeners with its themes and historical context.

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Rubicon

Tom Holland

Best for History enthusiasts and scholarsOften cited around Roman civil war history

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The first, Rubicon, tells the story of Julius Caesar and his age, the second, Dynasty, that of Augustus, Rome's first emperor, and the line of rulers who claimed descent from him.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Roman civil war history

For: History enthusiasts and scholars

Indexed context: The first, Rubicon, tells the story of Julius Caesar and his age, the second, Dynasty, that of Augustus, Rome's first emperor, and the line of rulers who claimed descent from him.

The host mentions 'Rubicon' to illustrate the complexities of Roman history during a tumultuous period marked by civil war and the rise of multiple emperors. This book serves as a foundational narrative that sets the stage for understanding the subsequent events in Roman history.

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A Game of Thrones

George R. R. Martin

Best for Fans of historical fiction and fantasy literatureOften cited around Influence of Hadrian's Wall

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A decade later, when he embarked on a fantasy novel called a Game of Thrones, his visit to Hadrian's wall was to prove a particularly vivid influence.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Influence of Hadrian's Wall

For: Fans of historical fiction and fantasy literature

Indexed context: A decade later, when he embarked on a fantasy novel called a Game of Thrones, his visit to Hadrian's wall was to prove a particularly vivid influence, a war, as he would later describe it, defending civilization against unknown threats beyond.

The host discusses how George R. R. Martin's visit to Hadrian's Wall inspired his writing of 'A Game of Thrones'. This connection illustrates the impact of historical settings on modern storytelling, particularly in the context of civilization and its boundaries.

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Revelation

Best for Readers interested in theology, history, and critiques of power dynamics.Often cited around imperialism and Revelation

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So wrote St. John in Revelation, the last book of the New Testament, sometime during the late 1st century AD. John's vision ranks as an apocalypse, a parting of the curtain that veiled from mortal gaze events that were yet to come.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: imperialism and Revelation

For: Readers interested in theology, history, and critiques of power dynamics.

Indexed context: In Revelation, the power and the wealth of the world's capital serve only to heighten the relish John feels at the spectacle of her ruin.

The host discusses the profound impact of St. John's 'Revelation' as a critique of imperialism, highlighting its vivid imagery and prophetic nature. This book serves as a powerful commentary on the moral implications of wealth and power in the context of the Roman Empire.

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Josephus's Judean war

Best for Historians and students of ancient historyOften cited around historical narratives of Judea

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We have a detailed narrative account of the revolt and its causes, written not by a Roman, but by a Judean, and a Judean, what is more, who played a significant role in the conflict.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: historical narratives of Judea

For: Historians and students of ancient history

Indexed context: Josephus's Judean war, is one of the supreme works of history to have survived from antiquity, and yet remarkably, it is not the only narrative account of those fateful years that we have.

The host discusses the significance of Josephus's Judean War as a crucial historical account that provides insight into the Judean revolt against Hadrian. This book is highlighted for its unique perspective, being authored by someone who was directly involved in the events it describes.

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Dynasty

Best for Historians and students of ancient historyOften cited around Roman Empire and Christianity

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The first, Rubicon, tells the story of Julius Caesar and his age, the second, Dynasty, that of Augustus, Rome's first emperor, and the line of rulers who claimed descent from him.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Roman Empire and Christianity

For: Historians and students of ancient history

Indexed context: The Jews, so a Christian scholar gloated, are the only people in the world to have been banished from their own metropolis.

The host discusses the complex legacy of the Roman Empire and its interactions with early Christianity, highlighting how historical narratives have evolved. The mention of the book 'Dynasty' serves to illustrate the intricate relationships between rulers and their legacies in the context of religious and cultural transformations.

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