De longue durée
Example: Les effets de longue durée de cette révolution sont encore visibles aujourd'hui.
Definition
"De longue durée" refers to events, effects, or processes in history that last for a very long time, often spanning generations or centuries, emphasizing enduring and significant impact rather than short-term or immediate changes.
Etymology
The phrase "de longue durée" comes from French, literally meaning 'of long duration.' It was popularized in historiography by the Annales School, which focused on long-term historical structures over fleeting events. Did you know that this approach shifted history from just dates and battles to understanding deeper, lasting social and economic patterns?
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