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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]
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] Blog: Versailles
Date: April 2nd 2009
I almost did not go to Versailles. After I awoke in Rouen, I decided I had plenty of time to catch my train back to Paris and then Metro it to Gare Austerlitz, where I would catch a train to Versailles. Well, as I walked up the boulevard to get to Gare Rouen I looked up at the huge clock on the station tower. Hmmmm, that is odd. The clocktower says 9:05...My watch has 8 ... read more
Date: April 2nd 2009
I almost did not go to Versailles. After I awoke in Rouen, I decided I had plenty of time to catch my train back to Paris and then Metro it to Gare Austerlitz, where I would catch a train to Versailles. Well, as I walked up the boulevard to get to Gare Rouen I looked up at the huge clock on the station tower. Hmmmm, that is odd. The clocktower says 9:05...My watch has 8 ... read more
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