Eric Hobsbawm
13 books
About the Author
Eric Hobsbawm (1917-2012) was a renowned British historian and Marxist intellectual whose groundbreaking scholarship reshaped our understanding of modern history. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, to Jewish parents, he spent much of his life in Britain, where he became a professor at Birkbeck College, University of London. Hobsbawm's works masterfully blend rigorous analysis with engaging narrative, exploring the forces that forged the contemporary world, from the Industrial Revolution to the cultural upheavals of the twentieth century. His seminal contributions to social and economic history, including the acclaimed 'The Invention of Tradition (Canto Classics),' illuminated how myths and rituals construct national identities, influencing generations of scholars and readers alike. A committed socialist, Hobsbawm's incisive critiques of capitalism and nationalism remain profoundly relevant today.
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Books by Eric Hobsbawm
