The Mona Lisa

Paris Part 1

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March 22nd 2011
Paris c’est magnifique. All right that is about all the French I know, although after a day of being here I have to admit that my Spanish teachers through the years did an amazing job teaching me to understand romantic languages. However, I have also learned while it is an advantage to have studied Spanish and understand the language it is not so useful to be thinking in Spanish and respond to t ... read more

Europe » France » Paris

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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