Conn Iggulden

Conn Iggulden is one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful authors of historical fiction. He has written a series of historical novels, most notably The Emperor, Lords of the Bow and Conqueror series, as well as standalone novels such as Wolf of the Plains and Genghis: Birth of an Empire. His work has been translated into 34 languages and sold in over 20 million copies.

Conn Iggulden was born in 1971 in England. He attended university in London and worked as a teacher and bookseller before becoming a full-time author. His interest in history can be traced back to his childhood and his fascination with stories of adventure and heroism.

Iggulden's writing style is distinct from other historical fiction writers. He often focuses on the relationship between characters, exploring their emotions and personalities as they interact with one another. His writing is also filled with vivid descriptions of battles and vivid accounts of daily life. His characters are often flawed but heroic in a very human way.

Iggulden's work has been praised for its accuracy. He takes a great deal of care to research his subject matter and he often travels to the places he is writing about in order to accurately portray them in his works. He also discusses important themes in his works, making them particularly powerful and affecting.

The Emperor series, which chronicled the rise of the first Roman emperor, Augustus, was Iggulden's breakthrough work. It was the first in a series of books set in Ancient Rome and has since been followed by The Field of Swords and The Gods of War. The Emperor series has been highly praised for its vivid depictions of Ancient Rome as well as its complex and thrilling storyline.

The Lords of the Bow was another critically acclaimed series. It was a prequel to the Emperor series and focused on the rise of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. It explored the cultural, social and political developments and shaped the Mongolian empire in a way that has never been done before.

Conqueror was another very successful series, this time focusing on the life of Genghis Khan. The first novel in the series, Wolf of the Plains, was praised for its thrilling depiction of Mongolian culture and warfare. Genghis: Birth of an Empire, a standalone novel based on Conqueror, was also very successful and went on to become a bestseller.

Outside of the historical fiction genre, Iggulden has written a successful series of novels for young adults. The Dangerous Gift and The Sign of the Raven trilogy explored British folklore and legends and have since been adapted for film.

Conn Iggulden's writing has been praised for its complexity and accuracy. He has an inherent understanding of history and his ability to bring it to life in a compelling and interesting way is what makes his work so popular. He is a timeless author who continues to inspire new readers with his work and remains highly critically acclaimed in the literary community.