Marxist Historiography

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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Discuss the views of various historians regarding the relationship between nationalism and peasantry.

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Introduction The relationship between Indian nationalism and the peasantry has been a major area of inquiry in modern historiography. Various historians have examined the role of peasants in the national movement and how nationalist leaders and organizations engaged with rural masses. The interpretations range from seeing peasants as passive recipients of elite leadership to viewing

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Compare the views of the Marxist and Subaltern Studies historians on Indian nationalism.

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Introduction Indian nationalism, as a subject of historical inquiry, has attracted diverse interpretations from various schools of historiography. Two of the most prominent perspectives in the post-independence era are the Marxist and Subaltern Studies approaches. While both challenge colonial and nationalist elitist narratives, they differ significantly in methodology, focus, and ideological orientation. This essay compares

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

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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

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