Miles Taylor (historian)

Miles Taylor (born c. 1970) is a British historian specializing in the history of nineteenth-century Britain, with a particular focus on political thought, culture, and the relationship between ideas and society. He is a professor of British History at the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), University of London.

Taylor's research explores various aspects of Victorian Britain, including the rise of popular politics, the development of liberalism and radicalism, the intellectual impact of empire, and the evolution of political rhetoric. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of figures such as John Stuart Mill and has analyzed the broader currents of political debate during a period of rapid social and economic change.

His notable publications include:

• Ernest Jones, Chartism, and the Romance of Politics between 1848 and 1869 (1993)
• The Decline of British Radicalism, 1847-1860 (1995)
• Queen Victoria: Gender and Power (2007)
• Ideologies of Welfare: From Dreams to Disasters (2008)
• Britannia's World: Reading British Literature from a Postcolonial Perspective (2013) (co-edited)

Taylor's work is known for its detailed archival research, insightful interpretations, and engagement with broader theoretical debates within historical scholarship. He is a regular speaker at academic conferences and has contributed to public discussions about British history and politics. He is often consulted for his expertise on the Victorian era.