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Marc Bloch

Marc Bloch

July 6, 1886 – June 16, 1944

Marc Bloch was a pivotal figure in the Annales School, renowned for his profound explorations of medieval history. His scholarship delves deeply into the social fabric of rural life and feudal structures, offering a distinctive lens on the past. Bloch fundamentally reshaped historical inquiry by emphasizing long-term societal and cultural currents. His influential work also critically examined the very nature of historical writing, leaving a lasting legacy.