Eric Hobsbawm
Eric Hobsbawm was a prominent British historian known for his works on the history of the working class, socialism, and the modern world. Born on June 9, 1917, in Alexandria, Egypt, he became a leading intellectual figure in the 20th century, exploring themes of class struggle and historical materialism. Hobsbawm's most famous works include 'The Age of Revolution,' 'The Age of Capital,' and 'The Age of Extremes,' where he analyzed the socio-economic developments from the late 18th century to the end of the 20th century. He was a member of the Communist Party and remained an advocate of Marxist analysis throughout his life. Hobsbawm's insights into the intersection of history and politics have made a lasting impact on historical scholarship.
Born on Jun 09, 1917 (108 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 7,570 | $240,000 | 178$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,196,709 | 7,570 | $240,000 | 178$ |
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Pierre Nora refused to publish Eric Hobsbawm's A Era dos Extremos in Gallimard.
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Eric Hobsbawm was a Marxist historian who wrote admirably and was a passionate expert in jazz music.
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Eric Hobsbawm notes that Britain's turn to free trade was a strategic shift rather than a principled commitment.
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South Africa:
Historian Eric Hobsbawm notes that Britain’s turn to free trade was a strategic shift.
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Historian Eric Hobsbawm noted that the Luddites' machine-breaking was a form of 'collective bargaining by riot'.
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