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The Age of Extremes

A History of the World, 1914-1991

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The book explores the 20th century by dividing it into three distinct periods: the Age of Catastrophe, the Golden Age, and the Landslide. Hobsbawm utilizes extensive data to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of these eras, highlighting their unique characteristics and impacts on modern history. This work stands alongside his renowned classics, offering readers a rich and vibrant understanding of the century's transformative events and trends.

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The Age of Extremes, Eric Hobsbawm

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1996
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Title
The Age of Extremes
Subtitle
A History of the World, 1914-1991
Language
English
Released
1996
Format
Paperback
Pages
672
ISBN13
9780679730057
First published
1994
Original title
Age of Extremes: Short Twentieth Century 1914–1991
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The book explores the 20th century by dividing it into three distinct periods: the Age of Catastrophe, the Golden Age, and the Landslide. Hobsbawm utilizes extensive data to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of these eras, highlighting their unique characteristics and impacts on modern history. This work stands alongside his renowned classics, offering readers a rich and vibrant understanding of the century's transformative events and trends.