Fernand Paul Achille Braudel (August 24, 1902 – November 27, 1985) was a French historian, who, together with Marc Bloch, revolutionized the 20th century study of his discipline by considering the effects of economics and geography on global history. Leader of the Annales School, his scholarship focused on three main projects: The Mediterranean (1923–49, then 1949–66), Civilization and Capitalism (1955–79), and the unfinished Identity of France (1970–85).More
