Edward Hallett Carr
Born in 1892
History
Politics
Edward Hallett Carr was a British historian, journalist, and international relations theorist.
Initially a diplomat, he transitioned to academia, focusing on Soviet history and IR theory.
Carr wrote the influential 14-volume "A History of Soviet Russia" and the seminal "What Is History?" which challenged traditional historiography.
His work at The Times advocated for socialism and Anglo-Soviet cooperation.
Carr's political views shifted leftward throughout his career, and he sought to develop theories for a new international order.
His approach combined realist and utopian perspectives, emphasizing the interplay of power and morality in global politics.
