Cultural Transfer, Circulation, and Diffusion between Britain and Europe from the 1770s to the 1870s: The Case of Thoroughbred Horse-Racing and Breeding
Journal: The International Journal of the History of Sport
Year: 2019

This study explores the transnational flows of ideas about racing, thoroughbred horse-breeding, and racing’s literary structures between Britain and mainland Europe between circa 1770 and the 1880s. It draws out the ideas and ideologies associated with horse racing and breeding; the cross-border movements of cultural mediators (such as owners, breeders, jockeys, and trainers); and the relevant media produced. It reveals the initial resistance to British models, especially amongst equestrian and