{"title":"Jürgen Osterhammel","description":"\u003cp\u003eJürgen Osterhammel is a distinguished historian renowned for his deep exploration into global history. His works are celebrated for their insightful examination of expansive historical events and their impact on the world. If you're passionate about understanding the intricacies of historical transformations, you'll find his books to be both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Transformation of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, Osterhammel offers a comprehensive analysis of the 19th century, painting a vivid picture of this dynamic era filled with change. The book intricately examines how social, economic, and cultural shifts during this period laid the groundwork for the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work, \u003cem\u003eUnfabling the East\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the Western perception of Eastern societies, challenging readers to reconsider preconceived ideas and understand the complexities of cultural interactions. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Osterhammel encourages a nuanced perspective of historical East-West relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the collection of Jürgen Osterhammel’s works in our History \u0026amp; Military section to gain unique insights into global historical phenomena and the forces that have shaped our present-day society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-transformation-of-the-world-by-jurgen-osterhammel-9780691169804","title":"The Transformation of the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monumental history of the nineteenth century, \u003cem\u003eThe Transformation of the World\u003c\/em\u003e offers a panoramic and multifaceted portrait of a world in transition. Jürgen Osterhammel, an eminent scholar who has been called the Braudel of the nineteenth century, moves beyond conventional Eurocentric and chronological accounts of the era, presenting instead a truly global history of breathtaking scope and towering erudition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe examines the powerful and complex forces that drove global change during the \"long nineteenth century,\" taking readers from New York to New Delhi, from the Latin American revolutions to the Taiping Rebellion, from the perils and promise of Europe's transatlantic labour markets to the hardships endured by nomadic, tribal peoples across the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOsterhammel describes a world increasingly networked by the telegraph, the steamship, and the railways. He explores the changing relationship between human beings and nature, looks at the importance of cities, explains the role slavery and its abolition played in the emergence of new nations, challenges the widely held belief that the nineteenth century witnessed the triumph of the nation-state, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the highly anticipated English edition of the spectacularly successful and critically acclaimed German book, which is also being translated into Chinese, Polish, Russian, and French. 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In this panoramic book, Jürgen Osterhammel tells the story of the European Enlightenment's nuanced encounter with the great civilizations of the East, from the Ottoman Empire and India to China and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe shows how major figures such as Leibniz, Voltaire, and Gibbon took a keen interest in Asian culture and challenges the notion that Europe's formative engagement with the non-European world was invariably marred by an imperial gaze and presumptions of Western superiority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA momentous work by one of Europe's most eminent historians, \u003cem\u003eUnfabling the East\u003c\/em\u003e brings the sights and sounds of this tumultuous age vividly to life. It takes readers on a thrilling voyage to the farthest shores, bringing back vital insights for our own multicultural age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852246470892,"sku":"9780691196473","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1951873482434.jpg?v=1759141647"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jurgen-osterhammel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}