paris 7

I Hate Castles

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September 10th 2007
I Hate Castles September 10, 2007 We have been in Paris now for 10 days. The last week was a good combination of getting into a routine, starting home-schooling, learning about our neighborhood, and of course sight-seeing! I think we accomplished a lot, learned a lot, saw a lot and of course as this is France, ate a lot. Monday September 3rd was the first day back to school for French ... 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