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Eric J. Hobsbawm (1917–2012) was a British historian known for his extensive work on the history of the modern world, particularly the rise of capitalism, socialism, and nationalism.
Known for: Nations and Nationalism Since 1780: Programme, Myth, Reality
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Nations and Nationalism Since 1780: Programme, Myth, Reality
This influential work by historian Eric Hobsbawm examines the origins, development, and transformations of nationalism from the late eighteenth century to the modern era. It explores how nations and national identities were constructed through political, cultural, and social processes, and how nationalism evolved alongside industrialization and modernity. Hobsbawm critically analyzes the myths and realities of national movements, offering a historical perspective on their role in shaping contemporary global politics.
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Origins of Nationalism: The Revolutionary Moment
The dawn of nationalism belongs to the late eighteenth century, a time when the political map of Europe began to tremble under questions of sovereignty and citizenship. The French Revolution was the decisive watershed—it declared that sovereignty lay not in kings but in people. For the first time, p...
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Modernization and the Rise of National Consciousness
As Europe entered the nineteenth century, industrialization reshaped everything—economy, society, and perception of place. The factory, the railway, and the press were not just technological tools; they were agents of cohesion and differentiation. They standardized language, gave new meaning to the ...
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About E. J. Hobsbawm
Eric J. Hobsbawm (1917–2012) was a British historian known for his extensive work on the history of the modern world, particularly the rise of capitalism, socialism, and nationalism. He was a professor at Birkbeck College, University of London, and a member of the British Academy. His major works in...
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Eric J. Hobsbawm (1917–2012) was a British historian known for his extensive work on the history of the modern world, particularly the rise of capitalism, socialism, and nationalism. He was a professor at Birkbeck College, University of London, and a member of the British Academy. His major works in...
Eric J. Hobsbawm (1917–2012) was a British historian known for his extensive work on the history of the modern world, particularly the rise of capitalism, socialism, and nationalism. He was a professor at Birkbeck College, University of London, and a member of the British Academy. His major works include 'The Age of Revolution', 'The Age of Capital', and 'The Age of Extremes'.
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Eric J. Hobsbawm (1917–2012) was a British historian known for his extensive work on the history of the modern world, particularly the rise of capitalism, socialism, and nationalism.
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