Toynbee, Arnold Joseph (1889–1975)
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Toynbee's major work was an attempt at a universal history studying the rise and fall of major civilisations. Though its inevitable generalisations have subsequently been largely discredited, the questions that he raised in the attempt mark him out as one of the mid–20th century's most significant philosophers of history.
- Forenames:
- Arnold Joseph
- Surname:
- Toynbee
- Dates:
- 1889–1975
- Institutions:
- Chatham House – The Royal Institute for International Affairs
University of London - Significant posts:
- Director of Studies, Royal Institute of International Affairs/Chatham House
Koraes Professor of Byzantine and Modern Greek Language, Literature and History, University of London
Research Professor of International History, University of London
- Influences:
- Murray, Gilbert
Spengler, Oswald - Contemporaries:
- Geyl, Pieter
Namier, Lewis Bernstein - Themes:
- Comparative history
Global history
Long history
Philosophy of history
- Biographies:
- Blackwell Dictionary of Historians
Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Proceedings of the British Academy
- Obituaries:
- Times
Bibliography
Personal papers
Significant publications
- A. J. Toynbee, A Study of History (12 vols., London, 1934–61)
