Titles in This Set Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic Persian Fire: The First World Empire, Battle for the West Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN (Rubicon): 9780349138954 ISBN (Persian Fire): 9780349117171 ISBN (Dominion): 9780349141206 Publisher: Abacus Category: Non Fiction / History Overview This three-book paperback collection brings together three acclaimed works of narrative history by Tom Holland. Spanning the fall of the Roman Republic, the Greco-Persian Wars, and the two-thousand-year legacy of Christian thought, the set showcases Holland's gift for turning careful scholarship into gripping, page-turning storytelling. Ideal for history enthusiasts, students, or anyone curious how the ancient and early modern worlds shaped the one we live in today, this collection is both an education and a genuine pleasure to read. About the Books Rubicon tells the story of the last, turbulent century of the Roman Republic, tracing the ambitions and rivalries of figures like Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Cicero as the old order buckled under the weight of empire, culminating in Caesar's fateful crossing of the Rubicon. Persian Fire shifts the focus east to 480 BC and the vast Persian Empire under Xerxes, as it launches its campaign to conquer mainland Greece. Holland reconstructs the legendary clashes at Thermopylae and Salamis, revealing how a handful of fiercely independent city-states resisted the greatest empire the world had yet seen, helping forge the idea of the West. Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind takes the longest view, arguing that even in an ostensibly secular age, Western moral assumptions remain profoundly shaped by two thousand years of Christian thought. Holland traces this influence from the ancient world to the present, showing how ideas about human dignity, equality, and conscience have Christian roots that run far deeper than most readers realise. Key Benefits Three critically acclaimed works of narrative history from a Sunday Times bestselling author Covers Roman, Persian, and Christian history — a broad, complementary sweep of the ancient and post-ancient world Written in Holland's signature vivid, accessible style — ideal for general readers and students alike Great value paperback set, perfect for gifting to history lovers or graduates Each title stands alone, but together they build a richer picture of how the classical and Christian worlds shaped modern thought About the Author Tom Holland is a British historian, author, and broadcaster known for bestselling works of narrative history including Rubicon , Persian Fire , and Dominion . He has translated classical works by Herodotus, Thucydides, and Virgil, and co-hosts the popular history podcast The Rest Is History . Holland's writing is celebrated for combining rigorous scholarship with the pace and colour of a novel. Why You'll Love This Collection For anyone fascinated by how the ancient world still shapes our own, this set offers three sweeping, brilliantly told histories in one collection — gripping enough for a holiday read, rich enough for serious study. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK paperback edition with the ISBN listed above.