The Age of Capital

Eric Hobsbawm's "The Age of Capital" explores the events and trends that shaped the rise of private enterprise between 1848 and 1875, forming a crucial part of his broader historical analysis. While depicting significant global upheavals such as failed revolutions and wars, the book primarily focuses on the development of new social, political, and economic orders. Renowned for his insightful analysis, Hobsbawm examines the key players, institutions, ideologies, science, and religion that defined this transformative era.