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through Rubicon, and I’m enjoying it far more than crusades
Even though the book covers a complex and distant time, Holland makes it feel real by adding emotional context to historical figures. It may not always be strictly accurate, but it lets me relate more deeply. Emotions—ambition, fear, pride—are timeless motivators, and by showing how people may have felt, the story becomes more than just names and
— Jul 30, 2025 01:29PM
Even though the book covers a complex and distant time, Holland makes it feel real by adding emotional context to historical figures. It may not always be strictly accurate, but it lets me relate more deeply. Emotions—ambition, fear, pride—are timeless motivators, and by showing how people may have felt, the story becomes more than just names and
