Writing History Differently

Jeff Maynard is an Australian author and documentary maker. He specialises in historical subjects and is a world authority on the history of diving and underwater exploration. He is also the leading authority on the polar explorer, pioneer aviator and Anzac photographer, Sir Hubert Wilkins. Jeff undertakes years of research, often using primary resources and uncovering previously unknown material. His books have won many awards and are often quoted or referenced.

“I believe in the adage ‘character drives plot’. History written as a series of dates and facts is merely a timeline. Dramatic stories are driven by people and their motivations and conflicts. Importantly, those stories  have a structure; a beginning, middle and an end. My books are unique in that they tell historical stories of people, while staying true to facts. I do not invent conversations, or speculate about information.” – Jeff Maynard