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Since we dixhuitiemistes often deal with historical and cultural currents that began before the arbitrary century marker of 1700 (for England the beginning point is 1660) and currents that continue after 1800 (usually 1815 or 1830), we call our field the long eighteenth century. This means we poach on other people's turf. Of course "Romantic" boffins begin their period variously, say 1770 or 1790. Centuries--bah.
Cheers -- Kevin
On Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:56:40 -0500 Rare book and manuscripts wrote:
Actually, given the switch from Old Style to New Style calendars, wasn't the
18th century really 'the SHORT eighteenth century'.....?
Kurt A. T. Bodling
Rare Books Librarian
State Library of Pennsylvania
"The State Library of Pennsylvania ... Serving and Preserving a Written Cultural
Heritage ... For, By, and About Pennsylvania"
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From: Rare book and manuscripts
[mailto:EXLIBRIS-L@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU]On Behalf Of Philip Smith
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:10 PM
Though I'll admit I'm not sure what exactly is meant by 'the long eighteenth
century'...
--Philip Smith