The Age of Hobsbawm by Emili Chabal - 2026

The first truly global biography of a revolutionary thinker. Most academics are familiar with the work of Eric Hobsbawm, the writer and historian who made Marxist analysis digestible for readers worldwide. As historian Emile Chabal reveals, Hobsbawm was also embedded in an extraordinary web of politicians, activists, and fellow intellectuals across Europe, South Asia, and the Americas. His new book,

, is a masterpiece of archival work, uncovering hidden links and unexpected conversations that shaped Hobsbawm's legacy and ideas. Discover our conversation with Chabal: https://bit.ly/3RZrUjK Coming August 18.