Connor Iggulden is a British author born in London in 1971. He is best known for his historical fiction works, particularly the Emperor series and the Conqueror series, which have established him as a prominent figure in the genre. Beyond historical fiction, Iggulden co-authored The Dangerous Book for Boys with his brother Hal. This nonfiction work describes various games and activities for children and achieved significant commercial success. In 2007, Iggulden made publishing history by becoming the first person to simultaneously top both the UK fiction and nonfiction bestseller lists, a testament to the broad appeal of his work across different genres and audiences.