Hall and Hobsbawm

E.P. Thompson and Eric Hobsbawm were influential historians known for their work on social and political history. Thompson emphasized the importance of understanding history from the perspective of ordinary people, especially the working class, highlighting how their actions shape history. Hobsbawm focused on broad economic and social changes, such as industrialization and revolutions, often analyzing long-term trends in modern history. Both contributed to making history more accessible and relevant by connecting big events to everyday experiences and social struggles. Their work helps us understand how ordinary people and large societal forces interact to shape history.