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Paris today

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October 30th 2007
Paris, October 29 and 30 Monday, rain, and all the museums are closed except The Louvre. It’s the only show in town, and we were right there elbowing our way around with the best of them. We now know why the Mona Lisa smiles the way she does - she’s too polite to laugh out loud at the throngs of people who have trekked their way through miles of the palais to discover how small she is. A f ... 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