John Breuilly

Professor John Breuilly is a faculty member in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His academic rank is Professor. He specializes in modern German history and comparative modern European history, with additional expertise in urban history, the history of socialism and liberalism, bourgeois culture, nationalism, and modernization. He is fluent in German (spoken and written) and has basic proficiency in French.

His research interests include the intersection of nationalism, state formation, and modernization processes in European history. Notable works explore German unification, the role of nationalism in modern political thought, and the impact of cultural and social factors on national identities. His contributions also extend to analyzing the theoretical frameworks of nationalism and their applications to historical events, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Professor Breuilly has authored or co-authored numerous academic publications, including book sections on German unification, nationalism, and statehood, as well as articles in peer-reviewed journals. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary political discourse, offering critical insights into the evolution of nation-states and their socio-political dynamics.