Uncommon People

Resistance, Rebellion and Jazz

Autori

• Eric Hobsbawm

Parametri

Pagine

368pagine

Tempo di lettura

13ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the lives and struggles of everyday individuals, the book compiles Eric Hobsbawm's influential writings on labor history and social protest, alongside new, unpublished essays. It explores diverse topics, including figures like Roy Cohen and iconic musicians such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. This collection serves as both an engaging introduction for newcomers and a comprehensive retrospective of Hobsbawm's significant contributions to historical discourse, showcasing his deep empathy for the working class.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

(In brossura)