Eric Hobsbawm Age Of Extremes
Eric Hobsbawm's *The Age of Extremes* offers a masterful and critical analysis of the 'short 20th century,' spanning from 1914 to 1991. This seminal work delves into the major political, economic, and social transformations that shaped the modern world, including the World Wars, the Cold War, and the rise and fall of communism, providing an essential historical perspective for understanding contemporary global issues.