An Introduction to the History of Western Europe

James Harvey Robinson (1863-1936) was an American historian, who played a pivotal role in redefining the study of history in the early 20th century. As a co-founder of the New History movement, he sought to broaden historical inquiry beyond political and military events to include social, cultural, and economic factors. Robinson earned his Ph.D. at the University of Freiburg in Germany and became ...