Jacob Baxter

Dr. Jacob Baxter is a Researcher and Lecturer at the School of History, University of St Andrews. His academic roles include Postdoctoral Research Assistant for the Universal Short Title Catalogue, Lecturer for MO1007, and tutor for multiple undergraduate and postgraduate modules. He has held positions such as Academic Advisor for sub-honours students and co-coordinator of the Academic Skills Programme. His research focuses on early modern culture and politics, particularly the literary legacy of Sir William Temple and transnational print networks.

Baxter completed his undergraduate History degree at St Andrews (2015–2019, first-class honours) and an MLitt in Book History (2020, distinction), winning the Postgraduate Gray Prize. His doctoral thesis (2024) explored Temple’s multidisciplinary contributions and posthumous reputation. His work bridges political, literary, and book history, emphasizing cross-cultural exchanges and authorship dynamics.

Publications analyze Temple’s international influence, Dutch Golden Age print culture, and Anglo-Dutch intellectual connections. He was shortlisted for the 2022 Teaching Awards, reflecting his commitment to education. Current projects continue examining early modern textual circulation and institutional memory.