E. P. Thompson

E. P. Thompson was a prominent British historian, writer, socialist, and peace campaigner. He is best known for his influential historical work, 'The Making of the English Working Class', which revolutionized the way social history was understood and studied. His work focused on the history from the perspective of the lower classes and he was a leading figure in the development of social history as a discipline.

Books

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  1. 1. The Making of the English Working Class

    This book is a comprehensive historical analysis of the formation of the English working class from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century. The author meticulously examines various aspects of society including the Industrial Revolution, the rise of Methodism, and political movements, arguing that the working class was not a byproduct of economic factors alone, but was actively self-formed through struggles over issues like workers' rights and political representation. The book is widely regarded as a seminal text in social history due to its focus on the experiences and agency of ordinary people.