The Age of Extremes, 1914-1991

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Overview

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. Includes 32 pages of photos.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0679730052
Publisher	Vintage Books
Publication date	January 1994
Language	English
Pages	627 pages

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About the Author

Eric J. Hobsbawm

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.