Iain Manson

Iain Manson has written for publications on both sides of the Atlantic. His work has included articles on sport, exploration, astronomy and military history, and has appeared in The Guardian, History Today, Astronomy Now, The Geographical, The Countryman and many other places.

His first book, The Lion and the Eagle, tells the story of the notorious Sayers-Heenan prize fight of 1860:

"Absorbing" (The Independent)

"An electrifying account of the early days of prize fighting" (The Morning Star)

"Manson's account buzzes and fizzes with vitality" (The Independent on Sunday)