The 19th Century from the Revolutions in Europe to the First World War

The period from the French Revolution to the outbreak of war in 1914 was one of great change and social upheaval. Eric Hobsbawm, one of the world's most renowned historians, referred to this era as the "long" 19th century. Now, his three-volume standard work, which has impressed generations of readers, is available in a beautifully designed and affordable special edition.

• The Hobsbawm Trilogy - a special gift for history enthusiasts

• From 1789 to 1848: Effects of the French and Industrial Revolutions

• The Spread of Capitalism: Politics as an Expression of Class Struggle

• Society of the 19th Century: Critical Aspects of the Rise of the Bourgeoisie

• The Causes of the First World War: An Analysis of the Circumstances

A New Kind of Historical Writing: Politics in Social, Economic, and Cultural Context

"To write general history that covers pretty much all aspects of human activity" was Eric Hobsbawm's ambition. In his three volumes on the European revolutions, the rise of capitalism, and the age of imperialism, he astutely analyzed this tumultuous 19th century. Sixty years after its first publication, the work still represents a monumental historical achievement that combines narrative richness with both enjoyment and informative content.