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Water in the Prussian Frontier

Olesko, Kathryn M. "Water in the Prussian Frontier." Distinguished Lecture, The Huntington, San Marino, CA, February 17, 2010.

Prussia had many enemies throughout its history, but in the eighteenth century none were more virulent than the primeval elements of sand, fire, and water. All three were judged along a cultural axis: in sufficiently large amounts, they were regarded as elements of wilderness; tamed, as a state of civilization. Of the three, water was the most intractable. This lecture explores the relationship between the environment, technology, and society on the frontier. The original version of this lecture is available on iTunesU under The Huntington -- History of Science. Requires the iTunes program.

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