The Pearl of France

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February 19th 2012
Thanks in large part to a generous donation to the University of Chicago Paris abroad program, a group of two dozen students (twelve from the University of Chicago and the rest from Sciences Po in Paris) were graciously invited to accompany Professor Lisa Wedeen in her lecture to the south of France, for an overnight stay in Menton- a beautiful town nestled in the sands of the Mediterranean, by th ... 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