My first view of what I think is the Sacré-Coeur

Day Deux

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August 21st 2007
Today classes actually begin. We had a great 3.5 hour lecture from a professor at Sciences Po. It was really interested and kind of theoretical (about what determines "L'Etat"--the State-- and why it has crediability), but it ended up being so long and given that we are all jet lagged, the last hour was pretty tough to sit through. We all went out for baguettes again for lunch, then back to cla ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more