Adrian Paul

I am not a professional historian and have no training or qualifications as a writer unless you count an O-Level in English Language and an O-Level in English Literature studied for at my grammar school in Essex in the late 1970s and early 1980s. I am a Social History enthusiast who had been writing books since 2018 having finished my career as a graphic designer. I write under three distinct pen names, Adrian Paul, Paul A Leverell and Lee Revell. Each pen name writes in a unique style and explores different aspects of British history. Written under the pen name Adrian Paul and for younger audiences The Brief History of Britain for Young Historians series combines historical accuracy with creativity, offering a visually immersive experience through original full-page illustrations crafted by the author himself. This series of books, each of approximately 7,000 words, is designed not only as a chronological account but also as a vibrant tapestry that helps young readers see history in action, making the past both accessible and engaging. Short History of Britain - 1 AD to 999 AD Short History of Britain - 1000 AD to 1999 AD The Plantagenet Dynasty - 1154 to 1189 The War of the Roses - 1399 to 1485 The Tudor Dynasty - 1485 to 1693 The Stuart Dynasty - 1603 to 1714 The Hanover Dynasty - 1714 to 1991 The Battle of Hastings - Norman Conquests The Battle of Agincourt - The Hundred Years’ War The Battle of Waterloo - The Napoleonic Wars Written under the pen name Paul A Leverell The Britain in the 20th Century series offers readers an engaging, bitesized exploration of social history, diving into the major themes and shifts that shaped Britain over the 20th century. Each book, approximately 80,000 words, covers a wide array of subjects, including Politics, Sport, Culture, Royalty, War, News Headlines, Science, Engineering, and Art & Design, among others. Culture, Politics and Sport Royal Family, News Headlines and True Crime General Elections, Politicians and Acts of Parliament Science, Art & Design and Engineering The Complete 20th Century Also written under the pen name Paul A Leverell the family saga A Century in East London with the Cooper Family is my first step into the world of historical fiction. Follow the Cooper family as they live through the changing tides of the 20th century. Each book, approximately 90,000 words, covers the lives, loves trials and tribulations of the family as they navigate through an ever changing world. Through the Changing Tides (1900 to 1912): Edwardian London Beneath the Changing Tides (1913 to 1918): The Spectre of War Towards the Changing Tides (1919 to 1930): The Great Depression Written under the pen name Lee Revell The Brief History of Britain series brings Britain’s transformative history to life. Capturing key decades, iconic people as well as icon moments through a blend of social history and some personal vignettes. This series of books, each of approximately 80,000 words, provides readers with a lively, engaging view of the people, events, and ideas that define the country. Scrapbook from the 1980s: A Collection of Memories A Future King: Prince William, Kate Middleton and Family 007 James Bond at the Movies: Cast and Characters UK Chart Toppers : From 1952 to 1999 Great Royal Dynasties of England: Plantagenets, Tudors & Stuarts