many – the French Paradox. The French‚ famous for their diets rich in‚ well‚ rich foods – foods high in saturated fats and full of butter – have confused and annoyed world observers because of their ability to eat such delicacies and drink fine wines and yet maintain near perfect physiques. In essence‚ the French are able to have their cake and eat it‚ too. During the late 1700’s‚ the French sought to experience a sort of similar paradox during the French Revolution. While the French Revolution
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Take me to the fries! "Little fry‚ who made thee?" In the beginning was the potato. How it found its way from the South American highlands into those little sacks of McDonald’s fries is a long‚ adventurous tale‚ involving Conquistadors‚ Marie Antoinette‚ and Thomas Jefferson. Millionaires have been made and millions more have died from dependence on that simple‚ innocent potato. Here‚ then‚ is the story of the spud‚ which reached its crowning achievement only once it had been paired with oil
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The French Revolution was an unstable‚ blood-filled time. With 20‚000 sent to the guillotine and an equal number to prison‚ it is not hard to find importance but rather to find meaning. The most crucial thing to look for in the revolution is justification‚ reasons that excuse or bring significance to the deaths of many. John Locke‚ a philosophe of the time‚ may have argued that a leader who does not provide his people with inalienable rights is grounds for dismissal in the form of regicide1
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Les Chateaux Castles‚ chateau‚ towers‚ call them what you want‚ but in France the castles are very important. The helped defend the kingdom from foreign attacks‚ housed kings and queens‚ and provided a sense a security. There are many castles in France. They are located throughout France. Some of them are located in the Loire valley while others were built where the cities are today. Usually royalty had the castles built by hiring masons and other workers to do the job for him or her. Some of
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Period 2 5/30/2010 French Algeria In 1827‚ the French consul in Algiers had an audience with the dey‚ the Turkish governor of the province at the time. They discussed about the bill for a consignment of wheat‚ payment for which was overdue for about thirty so years. The dey threatens to withdraw certain French concessions in Algeria. Among hearing this‚ the consul becomes frenetic‚ and in response‚ the dey flicks him with his fly whisk. This was taken as a large insult to French national pride‚ as
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WAR AND ITS EFFECTS TO MEN‚ WOMEN AND CHILDREN TABLE OF CONTENTS. Item ___ Page 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………….1 2. Definition……………………………………………………………………….1 3. Effects of war to men....................................................................................…...2 4. Effects of war to women…………………....................................................…...2 5. Effects of war to me children……………….................................................…...3
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katj sjnf ff fnskjdgjjdnknnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn- nnnnnnn Introduction:The three major causes if the French Revolution was the disputes between the different types of social classes in French society. The French Revolution in the 18th Century was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The Revolution led to many changes in France‚ the Revolution led to the development of new political ideas such like democracy. It questioned the authority of kings
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French Architecture France is a country rich in architecture. You can spend all your days day walking through the streets of Paris‚ or any other region‚ visiting the museums‚ and taking pictures next to one of the many impressive monuments. France has many old monuments and some of them they are in well good condition like the Maison Carrée and the Pont du Gard near Nîmes. The Carolingian dynasty of Charlemagne was a period of innovative buildings‚ using the Romanesque architecture‚ which gave
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is hello‚ but in French‚ we need to say “bonjour”. Secondly‚ I want to show you a catalogue which I will mention‚ including geographic region‚ historic information‚ popularity‚ alphabet&symbols‚ character systems‚ features‚ development‚ culture‚ economy‚ preservation and solutions/suggestions. Thirdly‚ let us watch a movie. In fact‚ it’s a famous romantic film “angle loves beauty” in France. Next‚ look at this map‚ more exactly‚ it describes that how many people speak French around the world.
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Brooke Johnson Mrs. Wardell English II 18 May 2012 French Food and Traditions Creamy cheeses‚ steaming bread‚ the scent of olive oil and pepper in the air‚ and warm sugar dusted pastries that melt on your tongue are just some of the things that describe the food in France. In many ways‚ understanding the food is understanding France itself. The French take pride in their cooking. In France‚ it is said the way you prepare and serve your meal reflects upon you and your family. France has set the
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