Ian Mortimer Books in Order
Dr Ian Mortimer is a historian and novelist, renowned for his Time Traveller's Guides series. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries, he holds degrees from the University of Exeter and UCL. His academic prowess earned him the Alexander Prize by the Royal Historical Society in 2004. As a celebrated author, he has written in various genres, including historical fiction, winning the 2018 Winston Graham Prize for his novel, The Outcasts of Time. His trilogy of novels set in the 1560s, penned under the pseudonym James Forrester, showcases his versatility. In addition to non-fiction, he has penned a memoir, Why Running Matters, recounting his experiences turning fifty and exploring the significance of running. A talented composer, Ian Mortimer has released a CD, Dr Ian Mortimer's Comedies, Histories & Tragedies, and is currently working on his second album, Autumn Songs.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Ian Mortimer
- #1AmazonThe Greatest Traitor(2003)
- #2AmazonThe Perfect King(2006)
- #3AmazonThe Fears of Henry IV(2007)
- #4AmazonThe Dying and the Doctors(2009)
- #5AmazonMedieval Intrigue(2010)
- #6AmazonHenry IV: The Righteous King(2014)
- #7AmazonCenturies of Change(2014)
- #8AmazonThe Shakespeare Authorship Debate and Historical Responsibility(2015)
- #9AmazonThe Only Writer in English History more Influential than Shakespeare(2015)
- #10AmazonThe Reputation and Legacy of Henry IV(2016)
- #11AmazonThe Meaning of War(2016)
- #12AmazonMillennium(2016)
- #13AmazonHenry V: The Warrior King of 1415(2017)
- #14AmazonWhy Running Matters(2019)
- #15AmazonMedieval Horizons(2023)
About Ian Mortimer
Dr Ian Mortimer is a historian and novelist, renowned for his Time Traveller's Guides series. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries, he holds degrees from the University of Exeter and UCL. His academic prowess earned him the Alexander Prize by the Royal Historical Society in 2004. As a celebrated author, he has written in various genres, including historical fiction, winning the 2018 Winston Graham Prize for his novel, The Outcasts of Time. His trilogy of novels set in the 1560s, penned under the pseudonym James Forrester, showcases his versatility. In addition to non-fiction, he has penned a memoir, Why Running Matters, recounting his experiences turning fifty and exploring the significance of running. A talented composer, Ian Mortimer has released a CD, Dr Ian Mortimer's Comedies, Histories & Tragedies, and is currently working on his second album, Autumn Songs.
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