Nick Higham is a British journalist and author whose book *Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of World War One* (Bloomsbury, 2025) explores a lesser-known episode of the First World War involving imperial ambition, energy politics, and rebellion. A longtime broadcaster and media correspondent, Higham is best known for his distinguished career with the BBC, where he reported extensively on culture, the arts, and media affairs. His historical writing combines rigorous research with accessible storytelling, reflecting his skill in bringing complex subjects to a wide audience through both journalism and scholarship.