Fernand Braudel

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/fernand-braudel

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1. When was Fernand Braudel born?November 24, 1902
2. When did Fernand Braudel die?November 27, 1985 (age 83)
3. Where was Fernand Braudel born?Lomont-sur-Crête, France
4. What is the major publication?The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II
5. What is the key concept?Longue durée (long duration), conjunctures (medium-term cycles), and histoire événementielle (event history)

Longue Durée: A historiographical concept emphasizing the deep, slow-moving structures and environmental factors that shape history over centuries.
Annales School: A highly influential French school of historical thought that prioritized social history, long-term trends, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Total History: Braudel's ambition to create a comprehensive history encompassing all aspects of human life, including geography, economics, society, and events.
Histoire Événementielle: The study of short-term, individual events and political occurrences, which Braudel argued was less fundamental than longue durée.