Primitive Rebels Eric Hobsbawm Social Banditry Revolution 19th 20th Century
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Primitive Rebels Eric Hobsbawm Social Banditry Revolution 19th 20th Century. Author: E. J. Hobsbawm. Before modern sociology deconstructed every act of defiance, Hobsbawm was the first to show that the "bandit" wasn't just a criminal, but a primitive revolutionary standing against the tide of history. 2. Key Attributes Book Title: Primitive Rebels: Studies in Archaic Forms of Social Movement in the 19th and 20th Centuries Author: E. J. Hobsbawm Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. (The Norton Library) Year: 1959 (Copyright), 1965 (First Norton Edition) Format: Paperback ISBN: 393 00328 0 "Cultural Reference" This book is Robin Hood meets The Communist Manifesto . Before modern sociology deconstructed every act of defiance, Hobsbawm was the first to show that the "bandit" wasn't just a criminal, but a primitive revolutionary standing against the tide of history. Description Holding this mid-century Norton edition is like grasping the foundational stones of modern social history. The paper has a soft, aged texture that carries the intellectual weight of Hobsbawm’s revolutionary theories, inviting you to explore the "social bandits" and millenarian movements that defined the fringes of the 19th and 20th centuries. It is an evocative journey into the minds of those who rebelled before they knew how to organize, making it an essential artifact for any collector of political or historical thought. Please see the photos for details of the condition. Store Category: 3. Philosophy, History & Politics 4. Cultural & Historical Relevance Marxist Historiography Classic: E. J. Hobsbawm is one of the most influential historians of the 20th century, and this work is a seminal text in the "history from below" movement. Defining "Social Banditry": This book introduced the world to the concept of the "social bandit"—criminals who are seen by their communities as heroes rather than outlaws—a concept that has since permeated sociology and popular culture. Interdisciplinary Impact: It bridges the gap between history, sociology, and anthropology, examining how "archaic" social forms reacted to the encroaching modern world. Intellectual Heritage: As part of the Norton Library, this edition represents the mid-century effort to bring high-level academic discourse to a wider, sophisticated reading public. 5. Condition Report Foxing/Tanning: The page block edges exhibit moderate tanning and light foxing , which is consistent with the age and paper stock of this 1960s edition. Cover: The cover shows mild shelf wear , with some light rubbing and minor scuffing along the edges. The colors remain clean, and the iconic Norton Library design is well-preserved. Interior: The interior pages are clean and appear free from underlining or highlighting. There is a small, vintage ink-stamp on the title page (see photos). Binding: The binding is tight and square; the book has clearly been handled with respect over the decades. 6. Item Specifics & Shipping Subject: Social History / Sociology / Political Science Language: English Topic: Social Movements, Rebellion, 19th & 20th Century Europe
