Arnold J. Toynbee
Historian and author of A Study of History
Born
Died
1975
50 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English historian and academic, delivered comprehensive analyses of civilizations through historical cycles in the monumental work A Study of History. This multi-volume analysis explored the rise and fall of societies, presenting a philosophical framework for understanding historical development. Contributed significantly to the field of historical studies and engaged with contemporary issues of his time via lectures and publications. Served in various academic roles and influenced generations of historians.
Authored A Study of History
Developed the concept of historical cycles
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