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. He is also the editorial consultant for War: From Ancient Egypt to Iraq.

Saul has also written two historical novels, set during the wars of the late Victorian period and featuring the Anglo-African soldier George Hart. The first, Zulu Hart, was published last year. Praised by Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, it was chosen as a Waterstone's New Talent in Fiction title and reached No. 4 in the Daily Telegraph hardback fiction bestsellers (see Books for reviews). The follow up, Hart of Empire, was published on 5 August.

An experienced broadcaster, Saul has presented and appeared in history programmes for all the major TV channels and is a regular on Radio 4.

In 2007-8, Saul was Visiting Professor of Military History at the University of Hull. He is now Professor of War Studies at the University of Buckingham, and Programme Director for Buckingham's London-based MA in Military History.

You can access Saul's twitter account @sauldavid66

If you would like a signed and dedicated copy of one of Saul's books, contact Richard Foreman at Saul David Books: richardforeman.chalke@hotmail.co.uk

(see Books for prices).