Age Of Extremes the Short Twentieth Century 1914-1991

The events that brought us from the Russian Revolution to the brink of the millennium - the breakdown of the Old World, the lack of international accord, the failure of the arts, and the influence of the Third World. 627 pages with 68 illustrations. Book in very good+ condition with minor foxing. Dust jacket in very good+ condition with minor… Read more about this item

Age of Extremes is eminent historian Eric Hobsbawn'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 this most troubled century and makes challenging predictions for the next.

Abacus 1995 Paperback. Very good.