In this episode of the Authors of History podcast, I’m joined by bestselling author and historian Simon Scarrow. A Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller with millions of books sold, Simon has captivated readers around the world, and his work has been translated into more than 15 languages.
After a childhood spent travelling the world, Simon channelled his lifelong passion for history into teaching before taking the leap to become a full-time writer. Across more than 35 books, he has brought history vividly to life—from the Roman battlefields of the Eagles of the Empire series and the age of Napoleon and Wellington in Revolution, to wartime Berlin in the Criminal Inspector Schenke series.
His latest addition, the 25th book in the Eagles of the Empire series, The Sword of Rome, was published on 5 November 2026. At the heart of the series are Roman soldiers Cato and Macro, who first marched onto the page in 2000’s Under the Eagle and have since led readers through bestsellers including Centurion, Invictus and Day of the Caesars.
To close the episode, Simon shares two recommendations: Happy Returns by C. S. Forrester, and a visit to the independent bookshop Toppings in Bath. (https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/)
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