Dividing the century into the Age of Catastrophe; 1914–1950; the Golden Age; 1950–1973; and the Landslide; 1973–1991; Hobsbawm marshals a vast array of data into a volume of unparalleled inclusiveness; vibrancy; and insight; a work that ranks with his classics The Age of Empire and The Age of Revolution. In the short century between 1914 and 1991; the world has been convulsed by two global wars that swept away millions of lives and entire systems of government. Communism became a messianic faith and then collapsed ignominiously. Peasants became city dwellers; housewives became workers—and; increasingly leaders. Populations became literate even as new technologies threatened to make print obsolete. And the driving forces of history swung from Europe to its former colonies.Includes 32 pages of photos.
#1777140 in Books The VIking Press 1941-06Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 6.25 x 2.00l; #File Name: 0678031762534 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. American RevolutionBy Steven PawlowskiI am still reading the book and can't put it down. At each turn of the page; I am left open-mouthed... From treachery; spying; double-agents and political brinksmanship of some of the most famous names of the Revolution War that was NOT taught in school.For example; Dr. Benjamin Church; a Boston physician; a member of the provincial congress of Massachusetts and a member of the committee of safety; who had the confidence of John and Samuel Adams; John Hancock; and Joseph Warren was a British spy who for six weeks prior to the battle of Lexington had passed secrets to Thomas Gage; the British commander-in-chief and governor of Massachusetts who gave the order to capture the American stores at Concord; the night of April 18; 1775. These actions are cited as the start of the American Revolutionary War.Or; the most egregious instance of loyalist snobbism was the Rev. Jacob Duche; rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's in Philadelphia and former chaplain of the Continental Congress trying to persuade Washington to give up the rebellion because there were 'so few rebels he could feel like inviting to dinner' and proceeded to disparage Congress and pit the classes against each other.And my reason for buying the book are the pages detailing Benedict Arnold before; during and after the Revolution. All the information is drawn from the Secret Service Papers of the British Headquarters in North America. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the stories never told about the American Revolution. And another benefit is the book is not a reprint but a printing from 1941; the pages feel different and the book has that old book smell. Probably not a selling point but makes the book that much more valuable. Do yourself a favor and buy this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A nearly lost classic on the American RevolutionBy John S. Marr MDThe only copy I could find was a 1969 edition which was fragile. Too bad. This should be an integral part of American Revolutionary history. Well written; researched and compelling.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good Detailed Information; TestimonyBy Tamsen E. GeorgeGood information on Benedict Arnold - even some details of his activities I did not know. Details about Andre as well.
