Frequently Asked Questions

Selwyn writes engaging, research-driven books that bring history to life - from sweeping historical fiction to real-world accounts of economic upheaval and endurance. His work often focuses on the pivotal moments and characters that changed the course of events, whether it’s the 1929 Wall Street crash, the birth of the Tour de France, or the rivalries of medieval Europe.

Both. Selwyn’s style blends accuracy with readability - detailed enough for history lovers, accessible enough for anyone who simply enjoys a great story. His aim is to make complex events understandable and human without ever dumbing them down.

The 1929 Wall Street crash reshaped the modern world, and Selwyn was fascinated by how the human decisions behind it still echo in today’s financial crises. The book explores not just what happened, but why - and what we can learn from those who ignored the warning signs.

Yes - it’s the first in a historical-fiction trilogy set in the early 1100s across England and France. It follows the political intrigue between Henry I and Louis VI, known as Louis the Fat. The second instalment is already in progress.

You can buy them directly through this website or via Amazon and other major online retailers. The Great Crash, Coin of the Kingdom, and Chasing the Chimney Sweep are all available in multiple languages and editions.

Yes. Selwyn has featured on the BBC, Sky News and NBC among others, speaking about major historical and economic turning points. He’s often invited to comment on what past crises - from market crashes to pandemics - can teach us about the present.

Absolutely. Alongside his books, Selwyn continues to publish essays and commentary on what he calls “transformational” themes - the big shifts in energy, transport, and finance that shape how we live today.

A new historical novel about aerial combat in World War One is nearing completion, and he’s also working on Our Neck of the Woods, a pocket-history series that begins with Riverton, New Zealand. Keep an eye on the blog or subscribe to his newsletter for release updates.

Yes. Please use the contact form (or scroll down for another) - all messages reach him directly or via his team.

Yes — but always through the long lens of history.

Much of what’s happening today echoes patterns we’ve seen before, and many of my essays explore the ways in which politics, economics and society repeat themselves.

I’m less interested in day-to-day headlines (though I'm still a journalist so I read avidly) and more in the bigger themes behind them.

My newest writing — often drawing connections between the past and the present — appears on my blog, History Repeats. You’ll find fresh essays, reflections and the occasional historical rabbit hole there.