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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: A Lesson In History
Date: July 20th 2009
Omaha And Mont Saint Michel Arriving in Caen earlier than I intended, I couldn’t check in to my hostel that was a bit out of town until 3pm, so to make use of the time I headed back into the centre and visited the Chateau de Caen. Chateau seem to be a very loose word in France. Translated it literally means “Grand House” but from what I’ve seen it doesn’t matter w ... read more
Date: July 20th 2009
Omaha And Mont Saint Michel Arriving in Caen earlier than I intended, I couldn’t check in to my hostel that was a bit out of town until 3pm, so to make use of the time I headed back into the centre and visited the Chateau de Caen. Chateau seem to be a very loose word in France. Translated it literally means “Grand House” but from what I’ve seen it doesn’t matter w ... read more
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