British Marxist historians

British Marxist historians analyze history through the lens of class struggles and economic factors, emphasizing how capitalism and social inequalities shape events and societal structures. They explore how the interests of the working class and the ruling class influence political developments, often highlighting underlying economic motives behind historical processes. Prominent figures like E.P. Thompson and Eric Hobsbawm have contributed by examining the lives of ordinary people and the implications of capitalism's evolution. Their work seeks to uncover power dynamics and challenge traditional narratives by focusing on social class and economic forces as central to understanding history.