“Events are the ephemera of history; they pass across its stage like fireflies, hardly glimpsed before they settle back into darkness and as often as not into oblivion. Every event, however brief, has to be sure a contribution to make, lights up some dark corner or even some wide vista of history. Nor is it only political history which benefits most, for every historical landscape - political, economic, social, even geographical - is illumined by the intermittent flare of the event.”
Quote by Fernand Braudel
Work
The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II
This book delves into the political, social, and cultural dynamics of the Mediterranean world as it was during the 16th century, focusing on the reign of Philip II of Spain and its impact on the region. more
Author
Fernand Braudel
Fernand Braudel (August 24, 1902 - November 27, 1985) was one of the most renowned French historians of the 20th century, known for his approach to long-term historical research. His work spanned a wide range of historical periods, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region and European history. more
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