An active reader, researcher, and traveler, John compiles books on historical topics mainly for library and educational use; yet personal sales and interests are always welcome. Researching and writing since 2015, his line of studies cover a range of topics based on original sources. John has always been interested in History; of which his background includes a decade of study and travel across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, University College (now UMGC), and is an active supporter of several historical foundations and institutes. John credits his editor, Ms. Cochran (a Teacher of English and Literature & Faculty senate President) with applying the correctness that every manuscript needs; and for her influence in combining images with text to collectively describe topics of a historical nature.