Adam Tooze
Nato: July 05, 1967 – London, England, United Kingdom
Adam Tooze is a British historian and Columbia University professor whose work spans modern economic, political, and global history, from Nazi Germany and the world wars to the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19. His notable books include The Wages of Destruction, The Deluge, Crashed, and Shutdown, with awards including the Wolfson, Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Lionel Gelber Prize.
Biografia e Percorso dell'Autore
Adam Tooze is an English-born historian shaped by a transnational upbringing. Born in London in 1967 and raised largely in Heidelberg, he studied economics at King’s College Cambridge, spent 1989 to 1991 at the Free University Berlin, and earned a Ph.D. in economic history from the London School of Economics in 1996. After thirteen years teaching at Cambridge and a period at Yale, he moved to Columbia, where he is the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of History, director of the European Institute, and chair of the Committee on Global Thought. ((https://cgt.columbia.edu/about/about-cgt/people/committee-faculty/adam-tooze/))
Citazioni
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Libri Popolari
Shutdown
Adam Tooze
A gripping analysis of the global economic crisis triggered by COVID-19, revealing deep systemic vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions.
Wages of Destruction
Adam Tooze
A groundbreaking economic history of Nazi Germany, challenging conventional interpretations and revealing Hitler's global ambitions and strategic decisions.
Crashed
Adam Tooze
A gripping analysis of the 2008 financial crisis and its global aftermath, reshaping our understanding of economics and politics.
Shutdown
Adam Tooze
A gripping analysis of the global economic crisis triggered by COVID-19, revealing deep systemic vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions.
Wages of Destruction
Adam Tooze
A groundbreaking economic history of Nazi Germany, challenging conventional interpretations and revealing Hitler's global ambitions and strategic decisions.
Crashed
Adam Tooze
A gripping analysis of the 2008 financial crisis and its global aftermath, reshaping our understanding of economics and politics.
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Weimar Republic: Rise, Crises & Nazi Takeover
This course is essential for history enthusiasts and political science students seeking to understand how fragile democracies can succumb to extremism. It provides a deep dive into the socio-economic triggers and legal loopholes that allowed for the Nazi rise to power.
Macroeconomics: From Factories to Foreclosures
This plan provides a critical look at the pivotal moments that shaped modern economic systems, from the birth of industry to the interventionist state. It is ideal for history buffs, aspiring economists, or anyone curious about how societies recover from catastrophic financial collapses.
Study history's impact on economy and nation
This plan provides a vital perspective on how economic systems dictate the fate of nations. It is ideal for history enthusiasts, policy students, or professionals seeking to understand the historical roots of global wealth inequality and market stability.
The Rise and Fall of Global Orders
This plan is essential for understanding how systemic instability and social movements reshape the world. It is ideal for students of geopolitics, activists, and leaders who want to navigate the complexities of modern global transitions.
The Great Divide: Post-War Macroeconomics
This learning plan is essential for understanding how contrasting economic ideologies shaped the modern world order. It is ideal for students of history, economics, or international relations seeking to grasp the rise and fall of global industrial powers.
The Spark of Industry
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The Pulse of Power: History's Rise and Fall
This plan provides a deep dive into the structural evolution of human authority, from tribal roots to imperial collapse. It is ideal for history enthusiasts and political science students seeking to understand the mechanics of social hierarchy and systemic change.
The Anatomy of Fallen Empires
This plan is essential for history buffs and strategic thinkers who want to understand the hidden catalysts of societal collapse. It provides a multidisciplinary look at how military, environmental, and political factors converge to bring down the world's most powerful empires.
Voci della Community
"Historian Adam Tooze has become the go-to guide to the radical new world we’ve entered"
— The Guardian. ((
"Crashed is a bold attempt by Adam Tooze, a distinguished British-American historian, to make sense of this recent tumult"
— Evening Standard. ((
"This is an extraordinary achievement, and it places Adam Tooze in a very select company of historians indeed"
— History Today. ((
"Adam Tooze makes a strong case for looking back, and beginning to draw some conclusions"
— Reuters. ((
"Adam Tooze follows the trail like no previous writer"
— Observer. ((
"In his masterful narrative, the economic historian Adam Tooze achieves several things that no other single author has quite accomplished"
— The New York Review of Books. ((
"It is among Adam Tooze’s many virtues that he can write about such matters with authority"
— The Wall Street Journal. ((
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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