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This book consists of a collection of 26 essays that range from the history of the working men and women of the late eighteenth century to today. It comprises of studies done by the historian, Eric Hobsbawm, on labour history. Summary of the Book The essays on labour history and social protest that were conducted by Hobsbawm set a standard for detailed analysis on the topic. This collection includes essays on topics like how the British working class was formed. It also discusses the labour customs and traditions, and the male and female images in the revolutionary movements. Peasants and politics are spoken about in detail and it looks into the political radicalism of the 19th century shoemakers. Learn about the Vietnam war, socialism and avant garde. These essays are about a range of topics that speak with concern for the working class people and their struggles. About Eric Hobsbawm Eric Hobsbawm was a British Marxist historian who was concerned with the rise of industrial capitalism, socialism and nationalism. His well-known works include his trilogy about the 19th century, The Age of Extremes, and an edited volume that introduces the influential idea of invented traditions.