D. Lawrence-Young has been teaching and lecturing on Drama, English and History for many years. He is happiest researching Shakespeare, English and military history. He has written Communicating in English, a best-selling textbook as well as ten historical novels.He contributes regularly to Forum, a magazine for English Language Teachers and also to Skirmish, a military history journal. He is a member of the local history club and is Chairman of the Jerusalem Shakespeare Society.