On History by Eric Hobsbawm (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE On History by Eric Hobsbawm *A great historian tells the inside story of how history is recorded. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In these essays, Eric Hobsbawn reflects upon the theory, practice and development of history and its relevance to the modern world. The wide-ranging papers reflect his concern with the relations between past, present and future. They deal with, among other subjects, the problem of writing history, its abuses and the historians responsibility; with the history of society and "history from below"; with Marx and current historical trends or fashions; with Europe, the Russian Revolution and the descent into a world-wide barbarism that, he says, increasing for most of the 20th century, threatens to destroy the civilization we have inherited from the European Enlightenment of the 18th century. The essays reveal the authors passionate belief in the importance of studying history. Notes A collection of essays about history and how it is recorded, a quarter of which are previously unpublished. Professor Eric Hobsbawm is the well-known author of The Age Of Revolution, The Age Of Capital, The Age Of Empire and The Age Of Extremes. "Engaging... always instructive" The Observer. Author Biography Eric Hobsbawm was born in Alexandria in 1917 and 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 is the well-known author of AGE OF REVOLUTION 1789-1848, THE AGE OF CAPITAL 1848-1875 etc Review Engaging...always instructive. THE OBSERVER Full of the authors characteristic merits ...authoritative and highly relevant. THE NEW STATESMAN Brilliant - SUNDAY TIMES Kirkus UK Review This fascinating collection brings together a wide range of the great left-wing historians essays and lectures from the 1970s to the present day. (Kirkus UK) Long Description In these essays, about a quarter of them previously unpublished, Eric Hobsbawm reflects upon the theory, practice and development of history and its relevance to the modern world. These wide-ranging papers reflect Professor Hobsbawms lifelong concern with the relations between past, present and future. They deal, among many other subjects, with the problems of writing history, its abuses and the historians responsibilities; with the history of society and history from below; with Marx and current historical trends or fashions; with Europe, the Russian Revolution and the descent into a world-wide barbarism that, increasing for most of the twentieth century, threatens to destroy the civilisation we have inherited from the European Enlightenment of the eighteenth century.These essays reveal a passionate belief in the importance of studying history, as well as displaying the incisive analysis, the breadth of allusion and the distinctive viewpoint for which this great historian is justly famous. Review Quote Full of the authors characteristic merits ...authoritative and highly relevant. Promotional "Headline" *A great historian tells the inside story of how history is recorded. Description for Sales People AGE OF EXTREMES has sold over 70,000 copies since publication (10/95), with phenomenal monthly stock sales. Details ISBN0349110506 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 1998 ISBN-10 0349110506 ISBN-13 9780349110509 Format Paperback Publication Date 1998-08-06 Imprint Abacus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 907.2 Media Book Pages 416 Author Eric Hobsbawm Language English Short Title ON HIST REV/E Edition Description Revised Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1998-08-06 AU Release Date 1998-10-31 NZ Release Date 1998-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:1117728;

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