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88The French Revolution
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION: The French Revolution(1789-1799) was one of the pivotal events in European history. It tore apart the old feudal fabric of western civilization and began a new era. Like the American Revolution, the seeds of the French...
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88The French Revolution: Part One
The French Revolution, along with the American was one of the most important events in History, helping to forge freedoms we take for granted today.
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83The Age of Enlightenment in Europe
A research paper on the age of Enlightenment in Europe that explores various artistic, literary and musical pieces from the time period.
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83Major Events in French History
“The history of France can be used as a blueprint defining the historical, cultural and social development of what we now recognise as modern European States....” Er..., I guess. Alternatively, it can read almost like the screenplay for a...
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82Voltaire's CANDIDE: No Censorship Here
One of the wisest decisions I ever made as a teacher was to create an elective course in world literature. I had hated Silas Marner as a high school student and I hated it even more as a teacher. "If only I...
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80A Day out in Carcassonne - South of France
Moving to live near Carcassonne was one of the best moves we ever made. Now we get to visit this fabulous city whenever we like. Would have been selfish not to share some of its attractions.
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79The French Revolution: Part Two
The French Revolution moves into its second half, with it comes the famous charge of the Bastille, the end of the Bourbons and a new regime.
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76Paris Portfolio: Le Baron Rouge Wine Bar
This first article in Dave Powell's "Paris Portfolio" travelog series profiles the Baron Rouge wine bar.. a favorite place to enjoy great wines, cheeses, breads, pates, and other delicacies among locals. It's off the beaten path... and if you bring an empty bottle, you can also fill 'er up!
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74Freedom Defenders: Voltaire and the Virtues of Free Speech
The French Enlightenment writer and philosopher Voltaire was a man of wit, courage and tenacity. He defended free speech under the censorship of the "old regime" in France, challenged the conventional authority of Church and State, and encouraged a growing consciousness of radical social and political changes. His letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the nature of this great thinker, and the changing world in which he lived.
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73Bastille Day, Bastille Day in Ridgway Street Wanganui
The Bastille, The start of the Revolution. Bastille Day in full force photo Wanganui Chronicle. When Marilyn Beaucariche and Nevanah Turner, chose Bastille Day as a quirky way to promote "their" Street, as well as have a chance to "theme dress",...
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