At just 19 years old, Safaan Shawl is already the Guinness World Record holder as the youngest essayist on Earth, a distinction that reflects both his intellectual discipline and creative drive. With twelve books to his name, he has explored history, conflict, finance, and power with a clarity beyond his years. From ancient empires to modern wars, his writing merges storytelling with precision, bringing past events into sharp, cinematic focus. The Wars of the Roses marks his twelfth publication and the beginning of the Mini Conflicts of History series — a bold attempt to capture history’s most pivotal struggles in unbroken, immersive narratives. As the founder of his own hedge fund and an author driven by obsession rather than obligation, Safaan writes with the rare combination of ambition, elegance, and command — a voice both young and timeless.