Dr. Max Jones

Biography

Max Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Manchester. He earned his PhD in History from the University of Cambridge in 2000, and holds an MA and CPhil in History from the University of California at Berkeley (1993), along with a BA (Hons) in Modern History from the University of Oxford (1990). With a strong background in British history, his research focuses on the period since 1750, particularly exploring themes of heroism, gender and sexuality, as well as the cultural history of war. In addition, his work examines the intersection of exploration, technology, and imperial narratives within the Arctic and Antarctic contexts. His numerous publications analyze the construction and dissemination of heroic reputations, providing insights into various historical questions related to empire, gender, and media. Jones is currently undertaking several research projects, including a book for Oxford University Press on changing forms and functions of British heroes over the centuries, and a study of the relationship between the content and medium in historical representations.

Research Interests