Dr. John Mctague

Biography

John J McTague is an Associate Professor at the University of Bristol specializing in Eighteenth-Century Studies and Early Modern Studies. His research interests encompass the literary, political, and news cultures of the Restoration and early eighteenth century, with a focus on the history of print and historiography, especially forms of historical writing in the neo-classical mode, including pamphlets, broadsides, and periodicals. McTague's monograph, 'Things Didn't Happen: Writing, Politics Counterhistorical, 1678-1743', explores counterhistorical tendencies in literature and propaganda during the period, dealing with fabricated conspiracies such as the Popish Plot and the South-Sea Bubble. He co-edited 'Plays and Poems of Nicholas Rowe, Volume 1: Early Plays' and has contributed to various scholarly publications addressing topics such as Swift's Bickerstaff hoax and the warming-pan scandal of 1688-89. As a co-founder of Bristol Common Press, he facilitates practice-led research in historical print techniques and engages in collaborative projects with the local letterpress community. McTague has been involved in significant projects like the Brigstow Institute’s 'Telling Stories of Learning Difficulties', which highlights historical narratives of individuals with disabilities. He is also an active participant in various academic societies and conferences related to his field.

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