Napoleon's Tomb

Day... um... 5?

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May 27th 2008
Alrighty, after this one, I'll be fully up to date! It's been raining all day today, so I decided to visit le musee des invalides. The building have had various uses over the years, but now it's been turned mainly into a war museum, one of the largest in the world. It also holds the tomb of Napoelon...y'know the insecure, short guy? First off is the part of the museum dedicated to the middle ... 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