Dr Simon Elliott
Dr Simon Elliott is a best-selling author and has written books on a wide variety of classical history subjects, ranging from Septimius Severus in Scotland and Roman Legionaries to how the Roman military built an empire.
He is also an archaeologist, broadcaster, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Kent, a Trustee for the Council for British Archaeology, and an Ambassador for the Museum of London Archaeology. His books include ‘Sea Eagles of Empire’, among others. His most recent book is called Julius Caesar: Rome's Greatest Warlord
Simon earned a Master's degree in Archaeology from University College London and a Masters in War Studies from King's College London, and his PhD focused on the military presence in Britain during the Roman occupation – in particular the Classis Britannica regional fleet.
His books include:
Sea Eagles of Empire
Empire State: How the Roman Military Built an Empire
Septimius Severus in Scotland
Roman Legionaries: Soldiers of Empire
Ragstone to Riches: Imperial Estates, metalla and the Roman military in the south east of Britain during the occupation
Julius Caesar: Rome's Greatest Warlord