Marc Bloch
Topic: Medieval Europe: Feudalism and the Three Orders · NCERT: Class 11, Ch 4 "The Three Orders"; Class 11, Ch 7 "Paths to Modernisation"
Meaning
Marc Bloch (1886–1944) was a French historian. He said history is more than politics and the deeds of great men. He believed historians should also study geography and the shared beliefs and habits of groups of people. His work changed how historians study medieval Europe.
Example
In his book Feudal Society, Bloch described French society between 900 and 1300. He looked at social ties, ranks of people, how land was managed and the popular culture of the time. During the Second World War, Bloch was shot by the Nazis.