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Rites of Spring : The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age by Modris Eksteins is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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**A rare and remarkable cultural history of World War I that unearths the roots of modernism** Dazzling in its originality, __Rites of Spring__ probes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I, from the premiere of Stravinsky's ballet __The Rite of Spring__ in 1913, to the death of Hitler in 1945. Recognizing that The Great War was the psychological turning point . . . for modernism as a whole, author Modris Eksteins examines the lives of ordinary people, works of modern literature, and pivotal historical events to redefine the way we look at our past and toward our future.

Who reads Rites of Spring : The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Modris Eksteins
Publisher
Mariner Books
Published
2000
Language
EN
ISBN
9780593018620
Category
history
Subjects
History, Literary Criticism, Philosophy
Rating
4.12 / 5 (1,770 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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