Every border is unique. That doesn’t mean we cannot draw comparisons

Every border is unique. Every border has a certain history, a certain way in which it has come about, and with local – and national – stories being told about how it has come about. Different borders are managed differently, and all this has a very important impact on how borders are perceived by t...

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Autor principal: Sarmiento-Mirwaldt, Katja
Formato: Article ou chapitre numérique
Lenguaje:Anglais
Publicado: Revue d’histoire des chemins de fer 2022
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Acceso en línea:Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
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Sumario:Every border is unique. Every border has a certain history, a certain way in which it has come about, and with local – and national – stories being told about how it has come about. Different borders are managed differently, and all this has a very important impact on how borders are perceived by the people who live close to them.That said, if we take a step back and compare borders, especially borders in Europe, there are some findings that I think hold in comparison. One for example is tha...