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Write a note on the post-War Marxist historiography in the West after Second World War.

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Introduction Post-war Marxist historiography in the West refers to the development and evolution of Marxist historical writing after the Second World War. Marxist historians used class struggle, economic forces, and material conditions as the central themes in explaining historical change. After the war, Marxist historiography expanded its focus, adopted new methods, and became more influential […]

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Write a note on the Marxist historiography in the West after Second World War.

Introduction Marxist historiography has played a pivotal role in shaping historical scholarship, particularly in the West. After the Second World War, this school of thought gained significant traction, especially among scholars disillusioned by the rise of fascism and the failures of liberal capitalism. Marxist historians focused on class struggle, economic structures, and social relations, offering