The Age of Empire: 1875-1914 by Eric Hobsbawm
This book is a world history covering the years 1875-1914. According to the author, Eric Hobsbawm, what were the major themes of world history in this period? Why is the book called “the age of Empire”? How does Hobsbawm place the United States in this context? What comparisons does he draw between the United States and Europe? What was impact on the United States of its role as a rising new power within the system of global power?
