Jonn Elledge

About the Author

Jonn Elledge is an acclaimed British author, journalist, and historian whose work illuminates the hidden stories shaping our world. With a keen eye for the overlooked and the extraordinary, he explores how borders, both literal and metaphorical, define human experience. His debut book, A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps, became a bestseller, praised for its witty narrative and insightful analysis of global geography's quirks. A former editor at CityMetric and contributor to The Guardian and New Statesman, Elledge brings a journalistic rigor to his storytelling, making complex histories accessible and engaging for readers worldwide. His passion for uncovering the absurdities of power and place continues to captivate audiences.