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ⓘ About Ian Mortimer
About Ian Mortimer Ian Mortimer is a notable British writer, renowned for his contributions to historical fiction and memoirs. Also writing under the James Forrester, he is recognized for his compelling and informative style in books like the Time Traveller’s Guides series. With a background in history, Mortimer skillfully crafts characters and protagonists that captivate readers, making his narratives truly engaging. Whether writing as Ian Mortimer or James Forrester, he is a historian specializing in medieval and early modern periods. His ability to authentically depict historical eras sets him apart in both fiction and non-fiction writings.
All Book Series by Ian Mortimer
The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2008
The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2020
The Shakespeare Authorship Debate and Historical Responsibility
Book 9 of 16 · published 2015
The Only Writer in English History more Influential than Shakespeare
Book 10 of 16 · published 2015
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ian Mortimer?
About Ian Mortimer Ian Mortimer is a notable British writer, renowned for his contributions to historical fiction and memoirs. Also writing under the James Forrester, he is recognized for his compelling and informative style in books like the Time Traveller's Guides series. With a background in history, Mortimer skillfully crafts characters and protagonists that captivate readers, making his narratives truly engaging.
Which Ian Mortimer series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Time Traveller's Guides series, the earliest of Ian Mortimer's multi-book series: it opens with The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England (2008) and runs to 4 books across 2008–2020, ending with The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain (2020).
How many books has Ian Mortimer written?
Ian Mortimer has 24 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2003 and 2023. 4 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Time Traveller's Guides series with 4 books — and 20 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Ian Mortimer's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Ian Mortimer's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Time Traveller's Guides (2008–2020, 4 books).
How are Ian Mortimer's books organised into series?
This guide splits Ian Mortimer's 24 books into 1 named series and 20 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Time Traveller's Guides (4 books, 2008–2020).