Grand Tour

The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men of means, or those of more humble origin who could find a sponsor. The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transport in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary. It served as an educational rite of passage. Though primarily associated with the British nobility and wealthy landed gentry, similar trips were made by wealthy young men of Protestant Northern European nations on Continental Europe, and from the second half of the 18th century, by some South and North Americans. The tradition declined with the lapse of neo-classical enthusiasm and after rail and steamship travel made the journeys much easier when Thomas Cook made the "Cook's Tour" of early mass tourism a byword.

The New York Times in 2008 described the Grand Tour in this way:

The primary value of the Grand Tour, it was believed, lay in the exposure both to the cultural legacy of classical antiquity and the Renaissance, and to the aristocratic and fashionably polite society of the European continent. In addition, it provided the only opportunity to view specific works of art, and possibly the only chance to hear certain music. A Grand Tour could last from several months to several years. It was commonly undertaken in the company of a Cicerone, a knowledgeable guide or tutor. The Grand Tour had more than superficial cultural importance; as E. P. Thompson stated, "ruling-class control in the 18th century was located primarily in a cultural hegemony, and only secondarily in an expression of economic or physical (military) power."

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Edit Opposing Views 07 Nov 2016

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Edit The Times of India 08 Nov 2016

NEW DELHI. Using just 138 characters, famous - or infamous - US whistleblower Edward Snowden late yesterday demonstrated how the FBI could so quickly analyze 650,000 emails to prove US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton did no wrong. Jeff Jarvis, a journalist, tweeted the NSA whistleblower about whether such an analysis could be done so quickly, because US Republican Donald Trump has been insinuating that it can't ... RELATED....

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Clarkson hopes to 'appear on BBC all the time'

Edit BBC News 08 Nov 2016

He said ... "I haven't left ... But he said he was enjoying one aspect of working with Amazon on new show The Grand Tour that he didn't experience at the BBC. "The really big difference between Amazon and the BBC is when we finish a film on The Grand Tour, Amazon ring us up and squeak, 'It's brilliant, we love it!'... He added ... The Grand Tour reunites Clarkson with his ex-Top Gear colleagues James May, Richard Hammond and producer Andy Wilman ... ....

Bring Me the Horizon Announces 2017 North American Tour With Underoath & Beartooth

Edit Billboard 08 Nov 2016

Bring Me the Horizon made a grand statement with its 2015 album That’s the Spirit, progressing from metalcore to more accessible, yet similarly enthralling modern rock ... The 16-date American Nightmare tour hits the United States and Canada, beginning March 10 and concluding April 8....

Jeremy Clarkson says it's 'disgusting' that the BBC will have to reveal how much it pays presenters

Edit Business Insider 08 Nov 2016

Jeremy Clarkson on "The Grand Tour." ... Speaking to the Radio Times to promote his new Amazon Prime Video series "The Grand Tour," Clarkson said it is "absolutely ludicrous" that the BBC will next year have to name stars who earn more than £150,000 ($186,000). "People are obsessed with money," he said. "Take the business of BBC talent ... It’s absolutely ludicrous," he added. Clarkson. My old BBC boss was a "bloody nuisance." ... Disclosure ... ....

Jeremy Clarkson looks back on 'tremendous' BBC years as he launches rival show

Edit Belfast Telegraph 08 Nov 2016

Clarkson, who fronted Top Gear for over a decade with Richard Hammond and James May, is now launching new rival motoring series The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Video ... Clarkson stressed that, contrary to popular belief, the BBC did not impose such harsh restrictions on their TV endeavours, and neither has Amazon with The Grand Tour ... The Grand Tour ......

Wallabies confident about David Pocock's fitness for Scotland match

Edit The Guardian 08 Nov 2016

The Wallabies will adhere to all the head injury assessment protocols but remain confident he’ll be able to line up at Murrayfield for Saturday’s second leg of the Spring Tour – and the next hurdle to clear towards winning the grand slam ... There were fears Hanson’s tour could be over after he underwent surgery on a fractured jaw last week, which ......

Jeremy Clarkson: 'The Grand Tour doesn't matter - I'll be dead soon'

Edit NZ Herald 08 Nov 2016

Jeremy Clarkson's many fans might be excited about his new Amazon Prime show, but the presenter has said it "doesn't matter" whether The Grand Tour is a success."The stakes are lower. I'm now 56, it doesn't really matter anymore,... ....

ATP Finals: Andy Murray handed tough draw in bid to end year number one

Edit DNA India 08 Nov 2016

Andy Murray's route to securing the year-end world number ranking looks fraught with danger after the top seed was grouped with Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic for next week's ATP World Tour Finals in London ... The 12-times grand slam-winning Serb will open on Sunday against world number nine Thiem....

Polling stations open as Americans choose new president

Edit Belfast Telegraph 08 Nov 2016

Republican rival Mr Trump, who has been dogged by allegations of misogyny and sexual misconduct, continued his tour of the country on Monday, targeting battleground states in an effort to get the 270 electoral college votes he needs to become one of the most unlikely victors of a presidential race. In the early hours of Tuesday at a final rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he declared....

Finchem steps down, Monahan named new PGA Tour commissioner

Edit Dayton Daily News 08 Nov 2016

Tim Finchem officially retires at the end of the year as PGA Tour commissioner, ending more than two decades during which he expanded the tour's footprint around the world and saw prize money grow to nearly $300 million. The PGA Tour's board of directors accepted Finchem's resignation Monday and unanimously approved Jay Monahan as his replacement ... Jay is well respected throughout the PGA Tour family and the golf industry....

Superstars of Live: 2016 Billboard Touring Awards Finalists

Edit Billboard 08 Nov 2016

9 at the 13th annual Billboard Touring Awards, presented during the Billboard Touring Conference, Nov. 9 and 10 at the SLS Beverly Hills ... Boxscore tour totals are not revealed before the awards ... And the band Bon Jovi will be on hand to accept the Legend of Live award, which honors performers who have made a significant and lasting contribution to live music and the touring business ... TOP TOUR ... The Formation World Tour ... The River Tour....

Jay Monahan appointed as PGA TOUR's next commissioner (PGA Tour Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 08 Nov 2016

PGA Tour Inc). 'I have the highest regard for Jay and have total confidence in his ability to lead the PGA TOUR well into the future,' Finchem said. 'He has been a key member of the executive team since joining the TOUR and has worked closely with me on all business matters since becoming Deputy Commissioner. Jay is well respected throughout the PGA TOUR family and the golf industry ... PGA Tour Inc....

White elephants, mahouts pay respects to late Thai king

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Tens of thousands of mourners have paid their respects to Thailand's late king at the Grand Palace where his body has been kept before the cremation ... Mourners lead a procession of 11 white elephants outside the Grand Palace in honor of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, ... Visitors take photos as mahouts lead a procession of 11 white elephants outside the Grand Palace in honor of the late ......

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