About the Author

Rupert Matthews was born in Surrey, England, in 1961. He was educated at his local Grammar School and has made a lifelong study of history. He has written over 150 books since becoming a full-time writer. David Antram was born in Brighton in 1958. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist. He has illustrated many children's non-fiction books.