About the Book: Eric Hobsbawm: A Life in History
At the time of his death at the age of 95, Eric Hobsbawm (1917-2012) was the
most famous historian in the world. His books were translated into more than
fifty languages and he was as well known in Brazil and Italy as he was in
Britain and the United States. His writings have had a huge and lasting effect
on the practice of history. More than half a century after it appeared, his
books remain a staple of university reading lists. He had an extraordinarily
long life, with interests covering many countries and many cultures, ranging
from poetry