Michael (Mike) Ramscar is a history graduate of Hull University. History has remained a major and practical interest while pursuing a career of more than 35 years in HM Diplomatic Service with postings in Nigeria, Brazil, Central America, and twice in Spain which involved a wonderful range of experiences from the hilarious to the troubling. He is married with grown-up sons and lives within reach of the British Library and Wellcome Library - good for George III's Illnesses and His Doctors.