Van Gough surprised us with colour

French Romantic Fantasy

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June 6th 2007
I have always harboured a secret, preposterously childish, romantic fantasy. In fact, the kiss at the top of the Eiffel Tower has long held more allure for me than any ribbon bound box of roses, giant fluffy bear or even white wedding extravaganza. Loathe to admit it to even my closest friends and family, I have kept a silent romantic vigil that burned fiercer and fiercer, the closer we came to Fr ... 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