Anthony Wilks explores the connections between Eric Hobsbawm's life and the history he wrote about, spanning his teenage years in Germany, communist membership, and influential experiences in 1950s Soho and with New Labour, with insights from experts and archive footage.
Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History
The extraordinary life of a celebrated historian and intellectual is examined, marked by unwavering dedication to communism amidst widespread acclaim, set against the backdrop of significant 20th-century events.
