Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones is a leading historian of the ancient world, specialising in the history and culture of ancient Persia and the broader Near East. He is Professor of Ancient History at Cardiff University and is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the Achaemenid Empire. His books include "Persians", a sweeping history of ancient Iran, and "The Cleopatras", which explores the remarkable dynasty of queens who shaped the Hellenistic world. A gifted storyteller as well as a rigorous scholar, Llewellyn-Jones brings the ancient world vividly to life for both academic and general audiences.