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The Battle of Dunkirk, in May/June 1940, is remembered as a stunning defeat, yet a major victory as well. The Nazis had beaten back the Allies and pushed them across Frnace to the northern port of Dunkirk. In the ultimate race against time, more than 300,000 Allied soldiers were daringly evacuated across the Channel. This moment of German aggression was used by Winston Churchill as a call to Franklin Roosevelt to enter the war. Now, historian Joshua...
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Peter Mayle may have spent a year in Provence, but Harriet Welty Rochefort writes from the wise perspective of one who has spent more than twenty-years living among the French. From a small town in Iowa to the City of Light, Harriet has done what so many of dream of one-day doing-she picked up and moved to France. But, it has not been twenty-years of fun and games; Harriet has endured her share of cultural bumps, bruises, and psychic adjustments along...
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"Tyrell Brown wanted to get the hell out of Houston and back to his ranch. Instead, he's stuck on a flight to France for his best friend's wedding. To top it off, he discovers he's sharing a seat with Victoria Westin, the blue-eyed, stiletto-heeled lawyer who's been a thorn in his side for months"--Page 4 of cover.
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"Napoleon the Little" is a fascinating biographical analysis of the life and deeds of Napoleon III written by Victor Hugo. Napoleon I's nephew imposed censorship and harsh repressive measures against his opponents, and many people – including Victor Hugo – went into voluntary exile. Hugo wrote this book as an attempt to awaken his fellow citizens to the dangers they faced under the tyranny of Napoleon III. It is a fascinating insight into the...
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For many, the Waffen-SS soldier represents the archetype of the combatant, if not the warrior: well-armed, well-trained, possessing intelligence in combat, imbued with political and ideological fanaticism, he is an elite soldier par excellence, even if a lack of scruples casts a long shadow. However, is this picture true? In the case of the Battle of Normandy, opinions diverged, not only among today's historians, but also amongst the German generals...
8) Paris 2016
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Margie Rynn, author of our Easy Guide to Paris, came to Paris sixteen years ago for a short, touristic stay, never left, met and married a Frenchman, started a French family, and then, for most of those sixteen years, has been writing fascinating guidebook recommendations for other Americans attracted to Paris. She has a major following among Frommer's readers, and her guidebooks enjoy a heavy sale. This particular one has been thoroughly updated...
9) France 2016
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It was Thomas Jefferson who reputedly said that "every man has two countries, his own and France". The five authors of our Easy Guide to that country (each dealing with the area of their specialty) obviously share Mr. Jefferson's viewpoint, so heartfelt and positive is their reaction to the major highlights of France and the single best options for lodgings, meals, sightseeing, shopping, and more. Like all of Frommer's guides, the emphasis here...
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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher. Lonely Planet's Best of France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Embrace the sights and sounds of Paris, sample tangy olives at the weekly market in Provence and explore the vineyards of Champagne – all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of France and begin your journey now! Inside...
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Lonely Planet France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Bordeaux's wineries, lose yourself in Paris, or reach new heights in the French Alps; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of France and begin your journey now!
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life-neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Wonder at the city's museums and architecture, stroll through the Pere Lachaise and dine on rich French cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Paris and make the most of your trip!
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En su cuarto en la periferia parisina, Émile Henry coloca un cartucho de dinamita en el interior de una tartera metálica de obrero. Luego, guarda la bomba en uno de los bolsillos de su abrigo y, armado con su pistola, un cuchillo y un profundo anhelo de libertad, sale por la puerta. Poco después, los cristales del escaparate del sofisticado Café Terminus se hacen añicos, un burgués pierde la vida y otros veinte resultan heridos. Era 12 de febrero...
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Lonely Planet's Paris is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll down monument-lined boulevards, lose yourself in the Louvre, and dine on French delicacies; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Paris and begin your journey now!
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore treasure-packed museums, shop for high fashion in the city's boutiques, and feast on French cuisine, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Paris and begin your journey now!
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Lonely Planet's Provence & the Cote d'Azur is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Party in St-Tropez, explore Nice's old town, and hike Mont Ventoux; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Provence & the Cote d'Azur and begin your journey now!
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Découvrez enfin tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur le Graal et ses mystères en moins d'une heure !
Le Conte du Graal, œuvre inachevée de Chrétien de Troyes écrite à la fin du XIIe siècle, introduit dans les légendes arthuriennes un objet à la nature insaisissable, le Graal, objet de la quête du chevalier Perceval. S'agit-il de la coupe utilisée par le Christ lors de la dernière Cène ? D'un symbole de régénération, lié au culte de divinités...
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Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre el enigma del grial, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos, usted podrá:
• Descubrir cómo nace el enigma del grial, mencionado por primera vez por Chrétien de Troyes en el siglo XII en El Cuento del Grial, una obra que se inscribe dentro de la tradición artúrica
• Profundizar en las distintas percepciones y simbolismos...
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In Morbid Undercurrents, Sean M. Quinlan follows how medical ideas, stemming from the so-called birth of the clinic, zigzagged across the intellectual landscape of the French Revolution and its aftermath. It was a remarkable "hotspot" in the historical timeline, when doctors and scientists pioneered a staggering number of fields-from forensic investigation to evolutionary biology-and their innovations captivated the public imagination.
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