What does Hobsbawm's "Age of Empire" cover?
The Enlightenment
Industrialization
European Colonization
1875–1914
Answer
The "Age of Empire," a phrase coined by historian Eric Hobsbawm, encompasses the period from 1875 to 1914, marked by intense imperial expansion and global dominance by European powers. This era witnessed the establishment and consolidation of vast colonial empires, primarily driven by economic and political motives, shaping the geopolitical landscape and profoundly influencing the cultural, economic, and social dynamics of both colonizing and colonized regions.
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