anniversary of the French revolution. At first some French people were very much opposed to the large metal monument‚ and about 300 people signed a petition opposing it. But now it is a large part of Paris‚ and can be seen from many places in the city. The tower is 310 meters‚ and was the world’s tallest building for many years after its construction. The tower was saved from being torn down in 1909 by its antenna that was used for telegraph transmission. It has been used for French radio and then later
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The French Worker To other people around the world‚ everyday life of Americans may seem luxurious. Americans wake up‚ go to their jobs‚ go home to their families‚ and then go to bed. Americans tend to complain about how hard life is‚ however‚ some Americans have reason to gripe because they are facing extreme financial issues and even homelessness due to today’s depressed economy. This still does not compare to the life of the everyday “French Worker”. During the late 1700s through 1860s‚ people
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Thousands of revolutions have taken place throughout the course of the history of the world. These revolutions have changed the politics‚ history‚ and all other facets of civilization of certain groups. Most revolutions follow a basic set formula of events: a leader is overthrown‚ radical and extremist groups take control for a period of time‚ and then the government is eventually restored to it’s original state. Both the English and French Revolutions followed this basic formula with various
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The Glorious‚ American‚ and French Revolution all led up to political changes because they all rebelled against their monarch hoping for change and a better tomorrow. People wanted a much more democratic government where all citizens are granted rights and privileges. These revolutions believed that the government had to obtain its power through the citizens and make decisions with their consent. As a result‚ three very important and essential documents were made to put an end to the monarch’s tyranny
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American Revolution vs. French Revolution From studying and learning about both revolutions‚ I guess you could say they had their similarities; they both had good intentions did they not? Both the Americans and the French people hungered for a new way of life‚ change is what they wanted. Change is indeed what they received. The American Revolution‚ to me‚ seemed more organized and well handled than the French Revolution. The Americans were tired of being under the British’s control‚ especially
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THE FRENCH ALPS The French alps are a majestic mountain range which lies mostly in France. It carries with it a very diverse mix of cultures‚ languages‚ geography and people. It is one of the greatest mountain ranges in all of the world. It is sought after by countless locals and tourists both winter and summer for sport as well as leisure. Some of the biggest towns in the alps are Chamonix‚ Grenable and Chambery. Mount Blanc is the highest point in the French alps‚ it is also the third most
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THE FRENCH REVOLUTION PAST YEAR ESSAY QUESTIONS No. | PAPER | ESSAY QUESTION | 1 | O/N 2001 | Why did Louis XVI fail to satisfy the demands of the revolutionaries in France during the period 1789-1793? | 2 | M/J 2002 | Why did the French revolution become increasingly radical during the years 1789-94? | 3 | O/N 2003 | Which of the grievances of the Third Estate in France in 1789 were the most important? Explain your answer. | 4 | O/N 2004 | How far and why did the aims of revolutionaries
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SELF ORIENTATION PROGRAMME JANUARY 2013 Introduction to the Arts in France FRENCH CULTURE AND CIVILISATION A very rich cultural heritage Architecture Literature Music Painting/Sculpture Cinema Architecture From vestiges of Roman Roman amphitheatres still in use today Lyon (Fourvière) Orange buildings e.g. many 2000 years old Roman amphithéâtres still in use today To ultra modern designs such as the Centre Pompidou in Metz Cathedrals Notre Dame de
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start with the definition of culture. Definition of culture Culture has many definitions‚ and it affects everything people do in their society because of their ideas‚ values‚ attitudes‚ and normative or expected patterns of behaviour. Culture is not genetically inherited‚ and cannot exist on its own‚ but is always shared by members of a society (Hall 1976‚ p. 16). Hofstede (1980‚ pp. 21-23) defines culture as “the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of
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of Athens‚ the French could plausibly argue that modern democracy emanates from the French Revolution of 1789. Many Nation-states pattern there government‚ democracy and constitution after the French. Although the course of democracy in France has hardly run smooth since then‚ it is still to this present day a democracy non-the less. Unlike the American political system and the British political system‚ which essentially have existed in their current form for centuries‚ the French political system
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