Frederick Jackson Turner Quotes

A collection of quotes by Frederick Jackson Turner.

Frederick Jackson Turner (1861-1932) was an influential American historian and scholar. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on the frontier thesis, which argued that the existence of a vast frontier in the United States shaped the nation's character and democracy. Turner's ideas challenged traditional views of American history and greatly influenced the field of American studies. He served as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Harvard University, leaving a lasting impact on the study of American history.

Each age tries to form its own conception of the past. Each

Each age tries to form its own conception of the past. Each age writes the history of the past anew with reference to the conditions uppermost in its own time.

Frederick Jackson Turner

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