historical root

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The political tension leading up to the uprising had deep historical roots.
The system of overlordship had deep historical roots and assumed two distinct forms.
Family policy in the two countries cannot, however, be understood without looking back at its historical roots.
Its remarkable struggle against outside oppression had surprisingly strong historical roots in trans-national religious and social networks, and was characterised by long-standing tough inter-group hostilities.
By referring to these historical roots the vigilante group possibly sought to legitimate its activities.
He envisaged a shilling monthly magazine, which would include commentaries on the historical roots of current events as well as biographies of contemporaries.
At the time, he had just written a book on the historical roots of the tale.
Ding (1998) examines the historical roots of the scientific passive, tracing its development out of a much more personal/involved tradition of scientific reportage.
For what kind of ideological change or 'enlightenment' could alter an endeavour with deep historical roots?
In the following pages we will explore the historical roots of these features.
Although neo-patrimonial traditions are well entrenched in the country's political culture, liberalism too has extensive historical roots.
Conventional wisdom holds that the historical roots of contemporary laissez-faire ideology are located in the porfiriato (1876-1910).
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