The Marxist economic historian Eric Hobsbawm, who has died aged 95, was regarded internationally as one of most the prominent British historians, his works being number one on the reading list for every student with an interest in modern history. Born in 1917, Hobsbawm grew up in Egypt, Vienna and Berlin, where he witnessed the Continue Reading
We Must Remember to Remember! In cultural history the buzz word of the moment seems to be ‘memory’ and how different social groups, ranging from local communities to nations, remember the past. As I am sure you will agree this does sound a fascinating topic. However, the subject has now become bogged down in a Continue Reading
Niall Ferguson certainly thinks so, but will following his lead be detrimental to the teaching of history in schools today?
Manchester’s Dr. Chris Godden reveals his life long relationship with economic history, and the crucial importance of its study.
Tout & the success of the Manchester School.
