Cobb, Professor Richard Charles (1917–1996)
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Though a British historian, Cobb spent much of his life in France and consequently brought a comprehensive knowledge of the original archives to his work on French history. He was associated with the 'history from below' group, but has been seen as particularly significant because of his stress on the individual and rejection of theory-based generalisations.
- Forenames:
- Richard Charles
- Surname:
- Cobb
- Title:
- Professor
- Dates:
- 1917–1996
- Institutions:
- University of Oxford (Worcester College)
- Significant posts:
- Professor of Modern History, University of Oxford (Worcester College)
- Contemporaries:
- Cobban, Alfred Bert Carter
Lefebvre, Georges
Taylor, George V. - Themes:
- History from below
History of France / French Revolution
- Biographies:
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Blackwell Dictionary of Historians
Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Bibliography
Personal papers
Significant publications
- Richard Cobb, Armées Révolutionnaires (1961–3)
- Richard Cobb, The Police and the People (Oxford, 1970)
