Jonathan North's degree focused on European history and he has spent much of his life studying the era from 1789 to 1815. This has led to a dozen books on the period, including: With Napoleon in Russia (Greenhill) and Nelson at Naples (Amberley). As well as many years’ experience writing and translating, he has spent some of his career as a commissioning editor of modern history. The author's website is www.jpnorth.co.uk