Eva and Jose

You too, can grow up to be King of Sweden

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January 20th 2008
(Or the story of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte) Once there was a little boy born in Pau to parents of humble origins. They rented the second floor of a house near the Chateau for 9 years. Jean-Baptiste, as he was named, joined the Royal Marine in 1780 when his father died and left him broke. During the French Revolution, he became general of a brigade and in 1797 the Directory put him in charge o ... 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