Paul L. Dawson

Paul L. Dawson holds a BSc Hons and a Master’s degree in History. He has a lifelong passion for archaeology and history.

For over twenty-five years, Paul has authored nearly fifty books, focusing primarily on the period between 1660 and 1831. His work explores the intricate relationships between political and religious dissent and the state, delves into equine nutrition and biomechanics, and examines the history of his hometown, Wakefield in West Yorkshire. He is particularly recognized for his influential series on the Waterloo Campaign of 1815 and his detailed studies of French army uniforms and equipment from 1792 to 1815.

Beyond his writing and research, Paul is a skilled equestrian, having worked as a rider for film and television, and actively competes in dressage while teaching classical equitation. In his leisure time, he is involved in church music as an organist, choir director, and solo singer, and serves as a lay minister for the General Assembly of Unitarians and Free Christians.

Following a severe traumatic brain injury that affected his speech, cognition, and some mobility, Paul has become an advocate for disability rights for individuals recovering from brain injuries.

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