fascinated me. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to speak another language‚ to grow up learning different customs‚ or to live in a completely different way than I do now. This past summer my dream finally came true. I got to travel to England‚ France‚ Switzerland‚ and Germany with Mme. Kelly and five other girls‚ and suddenly the world was at my fingertips. <br> <br>England’s green hills and city life is unforgettable. Kensington‚ Westminster Abby‚ and Piccadelli Circus are just a few parts of
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an enlightened leader who preserved the French Revolution or a military dictator who betrayed its ideals? Napoleon’s rule eleven-year career from 1804 to 1815 as the Emperor of the French allowed him to accomplish many things‚ some beneficial to France‚ others betraying the basic ideals formed by the revolution. When closely analyzed‚ it is clear that his positive work greatly outweighs his negatives’. Napoleon ruled using the enlightened ideas of equality‚ freedom‚ a centralized government‚ secularism
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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 Battle of the Somme In February 1916‚ after a year of stalemate‚ the Germans decided to attack France and capture strategic French forts in the area of Verdun‚ 15 miles west of Paris. They aimed to ’bleed France white’ with the attrition tactic developed by their commander‚ Falkenhayn. In an attempt to force the Germans away from Verdun‚ the French allies from Britain‚ led by General Haig‚ planned an artillery bombardment of the Germans. The battle carried on for a whole 10 months with a
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the Blackstone-Lion consortium have found to justify it? Yes‚ Orangina is a good deal‚ for its brand power‚ its resilience‚ its financing-friendly nature‚ and its operating and distribution network in France and Spain. Orangina has iconic brands that are well known in France and Spain‚ and it commands a strong presence in its niche without intruding on the soft drink space of brands such as Coca Cola. It can be levered easily‚ as it is in a defensive sector‚ has strong cash
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Vermignon‚ Vincent.‚ Gastronomy Tourism : A comparative study of Two FrenchRegions : Brittany and La Martinique‚ 2006. Bianchini‚ Annik.‚ French Food: French Gastronomic Meal Included On World Immaterial Heritage List in France Diplomatie http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france/french-society/way-of-life/frenchfood/article/french-gastronomic-meal-included‚ retrieving 5 March 2013 List of French Chesses‚ retrieving 5 March 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_cheeses‚ Merriam Webster Online
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Napoleon and the Spanish Resistance Throughout time‚ the military has been considered one of the key features in a civilization. It has been considered the heart and soul of many countries and empires and has been the center of many cultures. Throughout history we have seen many military leaders and military powers. We have seen military techniques and technology change as we progress. Our schools are filled with legends of great war heroes and hard-fought battles. One such hero is Napoleon Bonaparte
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destruction of areas like Italy‚ the Ottoman Empire‚ France‚ Spain and Portugal‚
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P5 Provide information and advice to customers travelling to an overseas destination. Travel Documentation Air France offers paper tickets and e-tickets. Type of the tickets depends on customers’ expectations. More modern travellers will go for e-tickets while people who doesn’t trust the new technology will chose paper tickets. The advantages of e-ticket * time-saving‚ especially when a purchase is made via Internet; * digitally stored tickets in the airline database‚ which protects
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stories he wrote were The Necklace and The False gems. Maupassant’s Naturalist view in writing is due to his childhood and previous life experiences. Childhood and early life Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassant was born in Tourville-sur-Arques‚ France. (a) His parents Gustave and Laure Le Poittevin de Maupassant were both from wealthy families. His mother separated from his father when he was 11. She raised guy on her own Guy was very devoted to his mother‚ who was a well-read woman with a passion
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