Historical theory of the average level
In article the large-scale project of M.A. Barg on creation of the historical theory of average (intermediate) level urged to release historical knowledge from under dominating influence of sociology is analyzed. On examples of comparison of projects of M.A. Barg, Wolfgang Schaefer, Eric Wolf and others is demonstrated the relevance of this project for contemporary world academic history. At the same time is noted a shift of modern versions of the historical theory of the average level towards nonclassical knowledge.