Jack Holland

  • Jack Holland was an Irish journalist, novelist, and non-fiction writer.

  • He spent much of his career covering the Troubles in Northern Ireland before turning to broader historical and cultural topics.

  • Holland's work often explored themes of violence, prejudice, and social injustice.

  • "A Brief History of Misogyny" was his final book, published posthumously in 2006.

  • His daughter notes in the introduction that Holland encountered surprise at a man writing about misogyny, to which he responded that men invented it.

  • Holland's writing style is described as passionate, clear, and engaging, making complex historical topics accessible to general readers.

Books by Jack Holland