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The term “frontier” is generally taken to mean an area separating two countries, or a territorial limit beyond which lies wilderness. But frontier is also used symbolically to refer to the limit of knowledge and understanding of a particular area, as in “frontiers of science” or in the idea of outer space as the “final frontier.”.
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Horse people, "boggins" and flaming barrels are all elements of the unruly, centuries-old folk customs that are thriving in modern Britain. Bel Jacobs explores the appeal of these intriguing,...
the colonial frontier entered its second stage of development, moving from simplicity to what might be called conspicuous culture. Imitating the English aristocracy, who after the London fire of 1 666 embraced Renaissance architecture, wealthy colonists of the eighteenth century spent fortunes building Georgian mansions, rich
Jan 16, 2024 · Preservation of English traditions is crucial in maintaining a strong cultural identity in modern times. In a rapidly changing world, it is essential to value and uphold the customs and practices that are deeply rooted in English history.
Feb 25, 2021 · Outlining the radical approach to the British historical past and its emphasis on Englishness, this article considers the development of and approaches to a radical past and the traditions and personalities that were integrated into a usable radical lineage.
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William Tebrake’s Medieval Frontier: Culture and Ecology in Rijnland takes up the theme of reclamation and human geography in the Rhine delta. Angus MacKay’s Spain in the Middle Ages: From Frontier to Empire, 1000–1500 frames the narrative in explicitly frontier terms.
