Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook is a celebrated British historian, author, and broadcaster known for his comprehensive historical narratives and engaging podcast co-hosting. After completing his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Jesus College, Cambridge, in 2002 with a thesis on ‘The political career of Senator Eugene McCarthy,’ Dominic Sandbrook embarked on a distinguished academic and literary career. He held a lectureship in history at the University of Sheffield, and served as a senior fellow at the Rothermere American Institute at the University of Oxford, and a visiting professor at King’s College London. Sandbrook published his first book, Eugene McCarthy: The Rise and Fall of Postwar American Liberalism, in 2004.

He then released Mad As Hell: The Crisis of the 1970s and the Rise of the Populist Right in 2011, followed by Seasons in the Sun: The Battle for Britain, 1974–1979 (2012). His broader historical analysis was showcased in The Great British Dream Factory: The Strange History of Our National Imagination (2015), before he returned to his series with Who Dares Wins: Britain, 1979–1982 in 2019. Beyond his extensive book catalog, Sandbrook is a respected columnist and writer, contributing regularly to major publications such as the Daily Mail, The Sunday Times, and The Daily Telegraph. Expanding his reach into broadcasting, Sandbrook has presented numerous BBC television and radio documentaries, exploring diverse topics from British bureaucracy to the history of science fiction.

A celebrated British historian, author, and broadcaster, Sandbrook continues to shape public understanding of historical narratives through his comprehensive works and engaging media presence.