On History by E. J. Hobsbawm
The theory and practice of history and its relevance to the modern world, by Britains greatest radical historian.
On History
Summary
These 16 specially chosen essays sum up the views of the historian Eric Hobsbawm on history and history-writing. They reveal a passionate belief in the importance of studying history and reflect his life-long concerns, like the importance of social and cultural history alongside political history.
On History Summary
About E. J. Hobsbawm
Eric Hobsbawm was born in Alexandria in 1917 and was educated in Vienna, Berlin, London and Cambridge. A Fellow of the British Academy and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, with honorary degrees from universities in several countries, he taught until retirement at Birkbeck College, University of London, and since then at the New School for Social Research in New York. All his books have been translated into several languages.
Additional information
GOR001687300
9780297819158
0297819151
On History by E. J. Hobsbawm
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Orion Publishing Co
1997-06-09
320
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