Stephen Dando-Collins

Stephen Dando-Collins is a renowned author from Australia, known for his works as a novelist and historian. He has made a name for himself by exploring less-traveled paths in history, uncovering new facts, and offering unique perspectives on often-overlooked aspects of the past. Dando-Collins is an authority on the legions of ancient Rome, and his research and writings in this area have been widely recognized.

With 47 books to his credit, Dando-Collins has written on a wide range of topics, from ancient and modern history to children's novels and scientific nonfiction. His work is highly regarded in military history circles, with his books spanning Greek, Persian, and Roman times, as well as American, British, and Australian history from the 19th century to World War I and World War II. Many of his books have been translated into multiple languages, including Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Albanian, and Korean.

Dando-Collins's book "LEGIONS OF ROME" is considered the definitive work on Rome's imperial legions, the culmination of decades of research into the individual legions. His writing style and ability to bring history to life have earned him accolades from notable reviewers, with British reviewer Robin Hawdon calling him "the modern age's foremost dramatizer of Greek and Roman history" and American reviewer and bestselling military author Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman describing him as "a literary giant."

In 2023, Dando-Collins has two new nonfiction books set to be published by Turner. "REBELS AGAINST ROME: 400 Years of Rebellion Against the Rule of Rome" will be released in January (US) and March (UK), followed by "SEVEN AGAINST THEBES: The Quest of the Original Magnificent Seven" in September (US) and November (UK). This latter book has been described as a "mythographical extravaganza" by Cambridge University's Professor Paul Cartledge. Through his writing, Dando-Collins continues to unearth new facts and open up new perspectives on history, ensuring his readers are engaged and informed.