Although this book was written by a professional historian, it is not for other scholars. To all those who want to know the world and think that history is very helpful to know the world. Although I hope it can give readers an idea of the 40 years before World War I, the purpose of this book is not to tell them what happened during this period. If readers want to know more historical facts, they only need to consult a large number of often excellent documents.
What I'm trying to do in this book is the same as the previous two volumes-Revolutionary Times 1789- 1848. Like the times of Das Kapital 1848- 1875, it is to understand and explain 18438 century and its position in history, and to understand and explain a world in the process of revolutionary transformation. Or, more importantly, treat the past as a cohesive whole, rather than (for example, the specialization of history often forces us to think that it ... (expand all) Although this book was written by a professional historian, it was not written for other scholars. To all those who want to know the world and think that history is very helpful to know the world. Although I hope it can give readers an idea of the 40 years before World War I, the purpose of this book is not to tell them what happened during this period. If readers want to know more historical facts, they only need to consult a large number of often excellent documents.
What I'm trying to do in this book is the same as the previous two volumes-Revolutionary Times 1789- 1848. Like the times of Das Kapital 1848- 1875, it is to understand and explain 18438 century and its position in history, and to understand and explain a world in the process of revolutionary transformation. Or, more importantly, regard the past as a cohesive whole, rather than a collection of many separate topics, such as national history, political history, economic history, cultural history and so on. Ever since I became interested in history, I have always wanted to know how and why these aspects of my past (or present) life are related.
Therefore, this book (except for occasional exceptions) is not a narrative, nor a systematic explanation, nor a display of knowledge. Readers had better regard it as a theoretical introduction, or rather, follow the same theme through chapters. Although I have tried my best to let non-historians know about it, readers must judge for themselves whether this attempt is successful or not.
I can't thank many authors. Although I often disagree with them, I plundered their works. Over the years, I have gained many ideas from talking with my colleagues and students, and I can't express my gratitude for them. If they agree with their thoughts and comments in this book, they can at least blame me for misunderstanding them or the facts. Maybe I did. However, I still want to thank those who enabled me to concentrate on this book for such a long time. 1982, I taught a course in the French Academy 13, and finished the first draft of this book. I am very grateful to this awesome institution and Raduri for inviting me. 1983- 1985, Leverhulme Trust gave me an honorary researcher position, so that I could get assistance in research. Maison des Sciences de l'Homme and Clemens Heller in Paris, as well as the World Institute for Development Economics of the United Nations University and the mcdonnell Foundation, I spent several quiet weeks in 1986 to complete the text of this book. Among the people who helped me with my research, I am especially grateful to haskins, Vanessa Marshall and Dr. Jenna Parker. Francis Haskell proofread the chapters on literature and art, Allen MacKay proofread the chapters on science and Patani proofread the chapters on women's liberation, which made me make fewer mistakes, but I'm afraid mistakes are inevitable. Andre Schiffrin read the whole manuscript as a friend and a typical educated non-expert-this book is written for such a non-expert. For many years, I have been teaching European history to students of Berbeck College, University of London. Without this experience, I doubt that I would have the idea of writing world history in the19th century. Therefore, this book is also dedicated to those students.
Eric hobsbawm
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Eric hobsbawm is an internationally renowned master of modern history.
19 17, was born in Alexandria, Egypt, of Jewish descent, and his mother came from central Europe under the Habsburg dynasty. His family moved to Vienna in 19 19, and moved to Berlin in 193 1 year. After World War I, he spent his childhood in Germany and Austria, which suffered the most. 1933, Hitler came to power and transferred to England, where he completed his secondary education and entered Cambridge University to study history. 1947 was promoted to senior lecturer, 1978 was awarded the title of professor of economic and social history, 1982 retired. After that, he spent most of his time teaching at new york Institute for Social Studies, where he was an honorary professor of politics and social history.
Haworth is a famous left-wing historian in Britain. Since he joined * * * in Berlin at the age of fourteen, he has never left. During his study in Cambridge University, Huo was an active member of * * *, and had close contacts with Ma Pai students such as William and Thompson. 1952, when McCarthy's white terror was in full swing, he even founded the famous new leftist historical journal "Past and Present" with Hill and others. Although Marxist's political background made his teaching career difficult, it gave him more extensive contact experience and more research opportunities with the international community, thus establishing his lofty reputation in the world. Huo's research period was mainly in19th century, and extended to17th,18th and 20th centuries. The study area comes from Britain, Europe and Latin America. In addition to his professional fields, Huo often writes contemporary political and social reviews, historical and sociological theories, and artistic and cultural reviews. His research achievements in the fields of workers' movement, peasant uprising and world history are among the best among contemporary historians and have great influence in academic circles. Its macro-unobstructed writing style extends the charm of narrative history to the general public. As Anderson, the famous editor of New Left Review, said: Huo rarely combines intellectual truth with emotional sympathy. On the one hand, he is a down-to-earth materialist and advocates power politics; On the other hand, the lives of Bohemians, bandits and anarchists can be written into beautiful and sad stories.
Huo is rich in works, and has published more than 14 monographs, including: Revolutionary Age, Capital Age, Imperial Age, Extreme Age, Bandits, Nation and Nationalism, Primitive Rebellion, Jazz Style and so on. Huo lives in London now.
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Brief introduction of the author
foreword
proposal
Chapter I Hundred Years' Revolution
Chapter II Economic Transformation
Chapter III The Age of Empires
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Brief introduction of the author
foreword
proposal
Chapter I Hundred Years' Revolution
Chapter II Economic Transformation
Chapter III The Age of Empires
Chapter IV Democratic Politics
Chapter V World Workers
Chapter VI Waving the National Flag: State and Nationalism
Chapter VII Instability of the Bourgeois
Chapter VIII New Women
Chapter IX Changes in Literature and Art
Chapter 10 the cornerstone of certainty: science
Chapter 1 XI Reason and Society
Chapter XII Towards the Revolution
Chapter 13 From Peace to War
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