Gordon Doherty is a British author and historian. He is best known for his historical fiction series, The Empire of Salt, which follows the adventures of a Roman soldier in the Middle East. He has also written several non-fiction books about the Roman Empire and its legacy. Doherty has a degree in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh and has worked as a tour guide in the Middle East. He is passionate about bringing history to life and has been featured in numerous publications, including The Guardian and BBC History Magazine. Doherty is an avid traveler and has visited many of the places he writes about in his books.