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John Jeffries Martin, Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Duke University, is a leading historian of early modern Europe with a focus on Italy’s social, cultural, and intellectual history from the 16th to 17th centuries. His academic journey began at Harvard (BA 1975, PhD 1982) and includes a prior role as Chair at Trinity University (2004-2007) before joining Duke in 2007.
- Education: Harvard University (BA, PhD)
- Current Projects: Renaissance, Crisis, and Revolution and Torture and the Law: Francesco Casoni’s Struggle
Martin’s research bridges apocalyptic ideas, legal history, and Renaissance individualism, evidenced by his award-winning works such as Venice’s Hidden Enemies (Herbert Baxter Adams Prize) and A Beautiful Ending (Pelikan Award). His publications include over 50 articles and edited volumes like The Renaissance World (Routledge) and Heresy, Culture, and Religion in Early Modern Italy (Truman State University Press).
Recent articles span early modern Mediterranean studies, physiognomy, and Montaigne’s embodied masculinity. His editorial roles include co-editing the Vices & Virtues series for Yale University Press.
Scientific Awards:
- Herbert Baxter Adams Prize (AHA)
- Pelikan Award (Yale UP)
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- NEH Fellowship (twice)
- American Philosophical Association Grant
- Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Support
- Renaissance Society of America Grant
Martin’s teaching emphasizes Italian and European history, including seminars on torture and Renaissance individualism. He advises graduate students working on law, religion, and intellectual history in Europe (15th-18th centuries).
