A History of Civilizations
In 'A History of Civilizations', Fernand Braudel takes readers on a sweeping journey through the intricate tapestry of human societies. He challenges conventional narratives by intertwining geography, economics, and culture, revealing how they shape the course of history. Braudel’s innovative approach exposes the slow-moving currents of civilization that often go unnoticed amidst the dramatic events of war and politics. With vivid examples and profound insights, he invites readers to reconsider what truly defines a civilization. This groundbreaking work promises to captivate those eager to explore the deeper, often hidden, forces that have molded our world.
By Fernand Braudel
Published: 1995
""A civilization is not merely a snapshot in time; it is a dynamic tapestry woven from the threads of geography, economy, and human interaction, sprawling across the epochs like a river that carves its path through the landscape of history.""
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Written from a consciously anti-enthnocentric approach, this fascinating work is a survey of the civilizations of the modern world in terms of the broad sweep and continuities of history, rather than the "event-based" technique of most other texts.
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Fernand Braudel
Fernand Braudel (1902-1985) was a prominent French historian and a leading figure of the Annales School, renowned for his innovative approach to historical writing. He is best remembered for his magnum opus, "The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II," which emphasizes the interplay between geography and history. Braudel's writing style is characterized by its blend of narrative and analytical methods, often weaving together long-term historical structures with specific events. His work has had a profound impact on social and economic history, inspiring a generation of historians to explore broader temporal and spatial contexts.
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- Authors
- Fernand Braudel
- Published
- April 1995
- Publisher
- Penguin
- ISBN
- 0140124896
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 641
- Genres
- HistoryCultural History
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A History of Civilizations
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