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The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century

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Ian Mortimer
Ian Mortimer

Ian Mortimer is a British historian and writer renowned for his research on medieval England. Born on September 22, 1967, he has been a professor of history since 1996. Mortimer's work focuses on the political, social, and cultural life of medieval England, with his book 'The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England' gaining widespread popularity for offering readers a unique perspective on the daily life of the time. more

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