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Daniel Jones, born in 1981, is a British historian, novelist, television presenter, and journalist. After studying history at Pembroke College, Cambridge, he began his career with popular history books focusing on significant periods and figures in British and European history. His work often delves into medieval times, including the Peasants' Revolt, the Plantagenet dynasty, the Wars of the Roses, and the Knights Templar.

Beyond his non-fiction writing, Jones has also ventured into historical fiction, with a trilogy set during the Hundred Years' War. He has a significant presence in media, having presented numerous television documentaries on historical subjects for Channel 5, covering topics from British castles to the Great Fire of London. Jones also contributes to journalism, writing columns and articles for various publications.

His historical works aim to make complex historical events and eras engaging for a broad audience. He has received critical acclaim and commercial success, with some of his books becoming bestsellers and adapted for television. Jones continues to publish and present on historical themes, maintaining a prolific output across books and media.

Daniel Jones has authored a considerable body of popular history, with a strong focus on medieval British and European events. His early works include 'Summer of Blood: The Peasants' Revolt of 1381' (2009) and 'The Plantagenets: The Kings Who Made England' (2012), the latter becoming a New York Times bestseller. He continued to explore dynastic histories with 'The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors' (2014) and 'Henry V – The Astonishing Rise of England's Greatest Warrior King' (2024). Jones has also examined military and religious orders, such as in 'The Templars: The Rise and the Spectacular Fall of God's Holy Warriors' (2017) and 'Crusaders: The Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Land' (2019). His broader historical narratives include 'The Colour of Time: A New History of the World, 1850–1960' (2018) and 'Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages' (2021).

In addition to his non-fiction achievements, Daniel Jones has also written historical fiction, notably the 'Essex Dogs' trilogy, which began with 'Essex Dogs' (2022) and continued with 'Wolves of Winter' (2023) and 'Lion Hearts' (2025). This series is set during the Hundred Years' War. Jones is also a familiar face on television, having presented and co-written numerous historical documentaries for Channel 5. These include series on British castles, the Tudor dynasty, the Great Fire of London, and canals. He has also served as a historical consultant and podcast presenter for productions like 'Knightfall'.

As a journalist, Daniel Jones is a regular columnist for the London Evening Standard, focusing on sports. His writing has also appeared in prominent publications such as The Times, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, and The Spectator. He is married and lives in Staines-upon-Thames with his wife and three children. His academic background includes a first-class degree in history from Pembroke College, Cambridge.