I remember having read this a long time ago, after Hobsbawm's two volumes on earlier 19th Century history. Those were an absolute stunning read. This I remember having read this a long time ago, after Hobsbawm's two volumes on earlier 19th Century history. Those were an absolute stunning read. This one felt a bit less sweeping. Hobsbawm of course corrected on his eurocentric look, - how could he not in this age of imperialism -, but the marxist inspiration in this volume is a bit too obvious. Still a great read, but - just as the others - probably outdated by now....more
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