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Jon Chandler is an Associate Professor of History at University College London, specializing in the eighteenth-century Atlantic World with particular focus on the impact of war on politics, society, and economy. He has a strong interest in history education and the use of technology in higher education. Jon has previously taught at Westminster College in Missouri and has held academic positions at Brunel University and Queen Mary University of London. His major publications include 'The Schlager Anthology American Revolution' (2021), 'The Continental Army in Military Europe: Professionalism and Restraint in the American War of Independence' (2020), and 'War, Patriotism, and Identity in Revolutionary North America' (2020). Additionally, his work '“To Become Brethren”: Desertion and Community in the American War of Independence' was published in 'Historical Research' in 2017. Jon is actively engaged in public outreach and has participated in various events, including talks and performances inspired by historical themes. He supports widening participation in higher education, particularly in the humanities, and collaborates with colleagues to organize numerous educational initiatives. Jon supervises PhD students interested in exploring aspects of the American Revolution and its aftermath in Britain and North America.
University College London • London
Teaching and research in the field of history, focusing on the eighteenth-century Atlantic World.