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This paper revisits the historical aspects of the contributions made into the elastic stability theory from the structural engineering point of view.Extensive quotations are brought in order to substantiate the claims made. It is hoped that the review constitutes a contribution to the identification of the main ideas pertinent to engineering mechanics.

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