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Professor '''Julian Saul David''' (born 1966) is a British [[academic]] [[Military history|military historian]] and [[Presenter|broadcaster]]. He is best known for his work on the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857|Indian Mutiny]] and the [[Anglo-Zulu War]], as well as for presenting and appearing in documentaries on British television covering [[British Empire|imperial]] and military themes.
Professor '''Julian Saul David''' (born 1966) is a British [[academic]] [[Military history|military historian]] and [[Presenter|broadcaster]]. He is best known for his work on the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857|Indian Mutiny]] and the [[Anglo-Zulu War]], as well as for presenting and appearing in documentaries on British television covering [[British Empire|imperial]] and military themes.


David was born in [[Monmouth]], [[Monmouthshire]], Wales, and was educated at various local schools in [[Herefordshire]] and [[Monmouthshire]] before studying for his [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-levels]] at [[Ampleforth College]].<ref name="indy">{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/getting-job/passedfailed-an-education-in-the-life-of-saul-david-historian-and-broadcaster-844773.html |title=Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Saul David, historian and broadcaster |accessdate=28 July 2008 | work=The Independent | location=London | first=Jonathan | last=Sale | date=12 June 2008}}</ref> He studied for an [[Master of Arts (Scotland)|MA]] in history at [[University of Edinburgh|Edinburgh University]] for which he was awarded a 2-1, and read for his [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] at the [[University of Glasgow]].<ref name="indy"/><ref name="penguin">{{cite web |url=http://www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,1000033173,00.html |title=Saul David profile on Penguin Books | accessdate=28 July 2008}}</ref> He was Visiting Chair in Military History at the [[University of Hull]] for 2007 - 2008.<ref name="hull">{{cite web| url=http://www.hull.ac.uk/history/Staff/Academic/Saul_David.html |title=Academic staff profiles at hull.ac.uk |accessdate=28 July 2008}}</ref> In 2009 he was appointed professor of Military History at the [[University of Buckingham]] and has since been directing the institution's MA programme.<ref>{{cite web|title=MA Military History|url=http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/humanities/ma/militaryhistory|publisher=The University of Buckingham|accessdate=10 July 2015}}</ref>
David was born in [[Monmouth]], [[Monmouthshire (historic)|Monmouthshire]], Wales, and was educated at various local schools in [[Herefordshire]] and [[Monmouthshire]] before studying for his [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-levels]] at [[Ampleforth College]].<ref name="indy">{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/getting-job/passedfailed-an-education-in-the-life-of-saul-david-historian-and-broadcaster-844773.html |title=Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Saul David, historian and broadcaster |accessdate=28 July 2008 | work=The Independent | location=London | first=Jonathan | last=Sale | date=12 June 2008}}</ref> He studied for an [[Master of Arts (Scotland)|MA]] in history at [[University of Edinburgh|Edinburgh University]] for which he was awarded a 2-1, and read for his [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] at the [[University of Glasgow]].<ref name="indy"/><ref name="penguin">{{cite web |url=http://www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,1000033173,00.html |title=Saul David profile on Penguin Books | accessdate=28 July 2008}}</ref> He was Visiting Chair in Military History at the [[University of Hull]] for 2007 - 2008.<ref name="hull">{{cite web| url=http://www.hull.ac.uk/history/Staff/Academic/Saul_David.html |title=Academic staff profiles at hull.ac.uk |accessdate=28 July 2008}}</ref> In 2009 he was appointed professor of Military History at the [[University of Buckingham]] and has since been directing the institution's MA programme.<ref>{{cite web|title=MA Military History|url=http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/humanities/ma/militaryhistory|publisher=The University of Buckingham|accessdate=10 July 2015}}</ref>


David's books include ''The Indian Mutiny'', which was shortlisted for the [[Duke of Westminster's Medal for Military Literature]],<ref name="penguin"/> ''Military Blunders'', ''Zulu: the Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879'' (a Waterstone's Military History Book of the Year<ref name="bbc1">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/victorians/zulu_08.shtml |title=BBC History, Zulu: The True Story |accessdate=28 July 2008}}</ref>) and ''Zulu and Victoria’s Wars''. He has presented and appeared in a number of [[BBC]] programmes, including ''Zulu: The True Story'', ''[[Time Commanders]]'', ''The Greatest Knight'' (2008) and ''Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to really win at war'' (2012).<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1482784/ Saul David at imdb.com]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/feb/01/inside-men-putin-russia-west|title=TV highlights 02/02/2012|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=1 February 2012|accessdate=6 February 2012|location=London|first1=Julia|last1=Raeside|first2=David|last2=Stubbs|first3=Ali|last3=Catterall|first4=Andrew|last4=Mueller|first5=Jonathan|last5=Wright|first6=Phelim|last6=O'Neill|date=1 February 2012}}</ref>
David's books include ''The Indian Mutiny'', which was shortlisted for the [[Duke of Westminster's Medal for Military Literature]],<ref name="penguin"/> ''Military Blunders'', ''Zulu: the Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879'' (a Waterstone's Military History Book of the Year<ref name="bbc1">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/victorians/zulu_08.shtml |title=BBC History, Zulu: The True Story |accessdate=28 July 2008}}</ref>) and ''Zulu and Victoria’s Wars''. He has presented and appeared in a number of [[BBC]] programmes, including ''Zulu: The True Story'', ''[[Time Commanders]]'', ''The Greatest Knight'' (2008) and ''Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to really win at war'' (2012).<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1482784/ Saul David at imdb.com]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/feb/01/inside-men-putin-russia-west|title=TV highlights 02/02/2012|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=1 February 2012|accessdate=6 February 2012|location=London|first1=Julia|last1=Raeside|first2=David|last2=Stubbs|first3=Ali|last3=Catterall|first4=Andrew|last4=Mueller|first5=Jonathan|last5=Wright|first6=Phelim|last6=O'Neill|date=1 February 2012}}</ref>

Revision as of 22:09, 5 December 2017

For the Hollywood producer, see Saul David (producer).
Professor
Saul David
PhD
Born
Julian Saul David

1966
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
EducationAmpleforth College
Alma mater
Occupations

Professor Julian Saul David (born 1966) is a British academic military historian and broadcaster. He is best known for his work on the Indian Mutiny and the Anglo-Zulu War, as well as for presenting and appearing in documentaries on British television covering imperial and military themes.

David was born in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, and was educated at various local schools in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire before studying for his A-levels at Ampleforth College.[1] He studied for an MA in history at Edinburgh University for which he was awarded a 2-1, and read for his PhD at the University of Glasgow.[1][2] He was Visiting Chair in Military History at the University of Hull for 2007 - 2008.[3] In 2009 he was appointed professor of Military History at the University of Buckingham and has since been directing the institution's MA programme.[4]

David's books include The Indian Mutiny, which was shortlisted for the Duke of Westminster's Medal for Military Literature,[2] Military Blunders, Zulu: the Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879 (a Waterstone's Military History Book of the Year[5]) and Zulu and Victoria’s Wars. He has presented and appeared in a number of BBC programmes, including Zulu: The True Story, Time Commanders, The Greatest Knight (2008) and Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to really win at war (2012).[6][7]

Bibliography

Non fiction

  • David, Saul (1997). The Homicidal Earl: Life of Lord Cardigan. New York: Little, Brown & Company. ISBN 978-0-316-64165-4.
  • David, Saul (1998). Military Blunders: The How and Why of Military Failure. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 978-0-7867-0504-7.
  • David, Saul (1999). Prince of Pleasure: The Prince of Wales and the Making of the Regency. Boston, MA: Atlantic Monthly Press. ISBN 978-0-87113-739-5.
  • David, Saul (2003). The Indian Mutiny: 1857. London: Penguin. ISBN 978-0-14-100554-6.
  • David, Saul (2004). Zulu: The Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War. London: Penguin. ISBN 978-0-670-91474-6.
  • David, Saul (2004). Churchill's Sacrifice of the Highland Division: France 1940. London: Brassey's (UK) Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85753-378-1.
  • David, Saul (2005). Mutiny at Salerno: An Injustice Exposed. London: Conway Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84486-019-7.
  • David, Saul (2007). Victoria's Wars: The Rise of Empire. London: Penguin. ISBN 978-0-14-100555-3.
  • David, Saul (2013) 100 Days to Victory: How the Great War Was Fought and Won
  • David, Saul (2015). Operation Thunderbolt: Flight 139 and the Raid on Entebbe Airport. London: Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 978-1-44476-251-8.

Fiction

References

  1. ^ a b Sale, Jonathan (12 June 2008). "Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Saul David, historian and broadcaster". The Independent. London. Retrieved 28 July 2008.
  2. ^ a b "Saul David profile on Penguin Books". Retrieved 28 July 2008.
  3. ^ "Academic staff profiles at hull.ac.uk". Retrieved 28 July 2008.
  4. ^ "MA Military History". The University of Buckingham. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  5. ^ "BBC History, Zulu: The True Story". Retrieved 28 July 2008.
  6. ^ Saul David at imdb.com
  7. ^ Raeside, Julia; Stubbs, David; Catterall, Ali; Mueller, Andrew; Wright, Jonathan; O'Neill, Phelim (1 February 2012). "TV highlights 02/02/2012". The Guardian. London: 1 February 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2012.



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