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I'll second Tom Holland. I read "Rubicon" not too long ago. I would recommend pairing it with Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast series on the era for an ex
by snakeboy 8y ago
I'll second Tom Holland. I read "Rubicon" not too long ago. I would recommend pairing it with Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast series on the era for an extremely cohesive and engaging account of the Roman republic's decline.
- xref 8y agoLoved Persian Fire, in the middle of Rubicon right now as well. Excellent call on the Hardcore History - King of Kings three part (13 hour!) podcast. Listened to this falling asleep in my hammock on a backpacking trip for a week, amazing. https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-56-kings-of-kings/ https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-56-kings-of-kings... https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-57-kings-kings-ii/ https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-57-kings-kings-ii... https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-58-kings-kings-iii/ https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-58-kings-kings-ii...