Quote of the day
With me poetry has been not a purpose, but a passion; and the passions should be held in reverence: they must not — they cannot at will be excited, with an eye to the paltry compensations, or the more paltry commendations, of mankind.
Conn Iggulden

Born: January 1, 1971 (age 54)
Bio: Conn Iggulden is a British author who mainly writes historical fiction. He also co-authored The Dangerous Book for Boys.
Known for:
- The Dangerous Book for Boys (2006)
- The Gates of Rome (2003)
- Emperor: The Death of Kings (2004)
- Lords of the Bow (2008)
- Khan: Empire of Silver (2010)