Braudelian Time

Braudelian Time, a concept developed by historian Fernand Braudel, emphasizes three distinct time scales in understanding human history: the long term, the medium term, and the short term. The long term refers to slow, underlying changes, such as geography and climate. The medium term includes social and economic structures that evolve over decades. The short term encompasses events and daily occurrences that are immediate and often more dramatic. By analyzing these layers, Braudel aimed to provide a deeper understanding of historical processes and the interplay between enduring forces and transient events.