The Age of Extremes : The Short Twentieth Century, 1914-91

Eric Hobsbawm
The Age of Extremes : The Short Twentieth Century, 1914-91
The Age of Extremes : The Short Twentieth Century, 1914-91

The Age of Extremes : The Short Twentieth Century, 1914-91
ISBN: 9780349106717
Publication Date: 1 October 2003

The Age of Extremesis eminent historian Eric Hobsbawm's personal vision of the twentieth century.

Remarkable in its scope, and breathtaking in its depth of knowledge, this immensely rewarding book reviews the uniquely destructive and creative nature of the troubled twentieth century and makes challenging predictions for the future.

A magnificent piece of historical exposition an essential read.' INDEPENDENT

'A masterpiece' GUARDIAN

'The best account of our calamitous century and he draws the threads together with subtlety, compassion and a gentle quizzical wit.' SPECTATOR

'A brilliant and stimulating book.' FINANCIAL TIMES