Reconstructing the Modern World 1900 - 2015

The Birth of the Modern World by British historian Christopher Alan Bayly, which broke new ground in modern historiography

It is the continuation and complementary volume of his comprehensive and finely processed work.

As in the first volume, which was described as "a masterpiece of dazzling depth of knowledge and a power of analysis that knows no distance", Bayly also covers economic, political and political issues in this volume.

to analyze social developments in their visible and invisible complexities on a global scale with its unique connected and comparative perspective.

continues. The themes of state, capital, production, war, communication, cultural life, globality and locality are discussed depending on the changes that have occurred since the beginning of the century.

Bayly, who examines it concretely, offers the reader a rich and traceable historical narrative, equipped with striking examples at every stage.

The Reconstruction of the Modern World, with his works of extraordinary depth, as well as as a distinguished educator, he continued to contribute until the last moment of his life.

It is a "finishing touch" that Bayly, who is referred to as "a virtuoso with a unique intellectual range" in academic circles, left to modern historiography.

It is accepted.

“Only Chris Bayly could write the global history of the twentieth century, free from all clichés. Vast knowledge and equally deep thinking ability

"It is an inspiring work that rises above the world and sheds light on today's turbulent world as much as it sheds light on the past."

(Ruth Harris, Professor of Modern History, University of Oxford)

“The Reconstruction of the Modern World, while at first glance it seems to place local conflicts and small wars at the center of world history, is fundamentally the result of global capitalism.

It questions inequalities in depth and draws attention to changing understandings of individuals and society. “The most brilliant work of one of the most important historians of our age.”

(Lauren Benton, Professor of Law and History, Vanderbilt University)

CHRISTOPHER ALAN BAYLY: British historian born in 1945 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He completed his doctorate at Oxford University in 1970. in 1990

He was accepted into the British Academy. Bayly, who stands out with his works on the history of the British Empire and India, pioneered studies on world history.

Therefore, he was deemed worthy of many awards, including the 2004 “Wolfson History Oeuvre” and the 2007 “Queen's Birthday Honors List” and was awarded the title “Sir”.

was honored with the title. In 1970 St. He started his academic career as a lecturer at St. Catharine's College and worked in the empire and

He continued his studies at the University of Cambridge, where he was professor of overseas history. Economic, social, political, cultural history, history of visual arts and natural sciences

Bayly, who was known as “a virtuoso historian with a unique intellectual range” with his works of extraordinary depth in his field, passed away in April 2015.

He continued to lecture at Chicago, Copenhagen and Queen Mary University of London.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)