Fernard Braudel Series

Fernand Braudel was a French historian who emphasized the role of large-scale socioeconomic factors in shaping history. As a leading figure of the Annales School, he profoundly influenced historical research in France and globally. His work, characterized by its approach to long-term structures and global phenomena, positions him among the most significant modern historians. He is regarded as a precursor to world-systems theory.