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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Ian Mortimer's book series? Ian Mortimer has written 3 book series. The most notable is the Non-Fiction series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Ian Mortimer
- #1
The Greatest Traitor(2003) - #2
The Perfect King(2006) - #3
The Fears of Henry IV(2007) - #4
The Dying and the Doctors(2009) - #5
Medieval Intrigue(2010) - #6
Henry IV: The Righteous King(2014) - #7
Centuries of Change(2014) - #8
The Shakespeare Authorship Debate and Historical Responsibility(2015) - #9The Only Writer in English History more Influential than Shakespeare(2015)
- #10
The Reputation and Legacy of Henry IV(2016) - #11The Meaning of War(2016)
- #12
Millennium(2016) - #13Henry V: The Warrior King of 1415(2017)
- #14
Why Running Matters(2019) - #15
Medieval Horizons(2023)
- #1The Outcasts of Time(2017)
- #2Flickering Antiquity(2016)
- #3Four Keynote Speeches(2016)
- #4What isn’t History?(2016)
- #1
The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England(2008) - #2
The Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England(2010) - #3
The Time Traveller's Guide to Restoration Britain(2017) - #4
The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain(2020)
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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