The Age Of Extremes by Eric Hobsbawm

The Age Of Extremes by Eric Hobsbawm

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A reassessment of the 20th century exploring topics such as the breakdown of the Old World, the lack of international accord, the failure of the Arts in recent years and the influence of the Third World.

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The Age Of Extremes by Eric Hobsbawm

THE AGE OF EXTREMES is eminent historian Eric Hobsbawm's personal vision of the twentieth century. Remarkable in its scope, and breathtaking in its depth of knowledge, this immensely rewarding book reviews the uniquely destructive and creative nature of the troubled twentieth century and makes challenging predicitions for the future.
A magnificent piece of historical exposition.. an essential read. * INDEPENDENT *
A masterpiece * GUARDIAN *
A brilliant and stimulating book. * FINANCIAL TIMES *
The power of Hobsbawm's exploration of the age of hot and cold wars lies in its brilliant synthesis of familiar, though sometimes forgotten, facts and ideas. It combines an Olympian, multi-lingual erudition and an addictive, readable style. * Ben Pimlott, INDEPENDENT on Sunday Books of The Year *
Eric Hobsbawn is a fellow of the British Academy and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he taught until retirement at Birkbeck College, University of London, and since then at the New York School for Social Reseach in New York.
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ISBN 13 9780349106717
ISBN 10 0349106711
Title The Age Of Extremes
Author Eric Hobsbawm
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Year published 1995-10-12
Number of pages 640
Prizes Winner of Time-Life Silver Pen Award for Non-Fiction 1995
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.