Liberty Leading the People to Victory

Land of Contrast

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September 13th 2008
I'm sure it's been said before, but I think I'm allowed to say it again. Paris is rife with contradiction. I almost think the French secretly enjoy this fact, though outwardly they maintain their respect for their history above all else. Yesterday I went to the Louvre, once a royal palace, now the house of over 35 thousand pieces of classic art. I heard that the Louvre wa overwhelming, that yo ... 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