John Deak

John Deak is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on European political culture from the Enlightenment to the 20th century, with a regional emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe. He teaches courses on German history, the Habsburg Empire, the Age of Revolution, and World Wars, as well as methodology in historical research and philosophy of history.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Chicago

Research Interests:
Deak explores themes such as political Catholicism, Fascism, the First World War, civil-military relations, and the authority of states and bureaucracies. His work bridges legal, political, and economic history, with a focus on modern capitalism and imperial structures.

Advising & Training:
He actively mentors graduate students on nationalism, state theory, and modern capitalism. No grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided text.

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