Saul David is the author of several critically-acclaimed history books, including The Indian Mutiny: 1857 (shortlisted for the Westminster Medal for Military Literature), Zulu: the Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879 (a Waterstone's Military History Book of the Year) and, most recently, Victoria's Wars: The Rise of Empire. His first historical novel, Zulu Hart, will be published in 2009. He is currently working on a history of the British Army.

An experienced broadcaster, he has presented and appeared in programmes for most of the major TV channels - including BBC1, BBC2, ITV1, Channel 4 and Five - and is a regular contributor to Radio 4. In 2008 he presents 'The Greatest Knight' and 'Elizabeth's Secret Armada' for BBC2's flagship history series, Timewatch.

In 2007, Saul was appointed Visiting Professor of Military History at the University of Hull, and in 2008-9 he will moderate a new MA in Military History for the University of Buckingham.