New France

In many sectors, the French economy is among the strongest in the world. France is among the leading industrial economies in the automotive, aerospace, and railways sectors, as well as in cosmetics, luxury goods, insurance, pharmaceuticals, telecoms, power generation, defense, agriculture and hospitality. France is also the world's leading tourist destination – at least in terms of numbers, though not in terms of tourist spending. French companies operate worldwide; they run some of the big…

as a power hungry dictator nor should he be accused of crimes against Humanity. Reason being is that Napoleon Bonaparte has proven time and time again that his best interest was for the people of France. This is shown by his many reforms which helped abolished inequality amongst social classes in France, spreading enlightenment ideas throughout Europe, and his military genius, losing only two battles during his unification of Europe. These are all qualities of a good leader and only further…

essentially the Catholic Church. This gave individuals the freedom to think and do things for themselves without consulting the church about it. Even though most of the Enlightenment was taking place in Europe other places like France would essentially come up with many new Enlightenment ventures. One of the best known philosophers from this time was…

rights of an individual should be the utmost concern (the left) even if it meant a reprehended state system such as Zola who announced “There is no Dreyfus Affair any longer. There is only one issue: is France still the France of the Revolution and the Declaration of the Rights of Man? The France that gave the world liberty…” (M) (Source 5) and those who believed that the state should be protected at all costs, believing that “the peculiarity of the Jews is to cause disintegration” (N).…

cosmopolitan lifestyle. In definition, they were familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.6 Nicole recounts that her parents revived The Guardian Newspaper from Britain every week, and stayed up to date with the political and social news happening around the…

Located in Paris, France, the Louvre houses some of the most treasured pieces of art ever created. From Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to the famous Glass Pyramids by I.M. Pei, the Louvre is the world’s largest museum (at 652,300 square feet), with more than 35,000 pieces of art stored within its walls. However, the Louvre is much more than a museum. The Louvre itself is a piece of art. Built in the year 1190, the Louvre was designed to protect Paris from raids by other armies. The Louvre was…

essay French revolution Napoleon is regarded as one of the most influential men of the 18th century and impacted France in more than one ways. However, he got to this position thanks to the French Revolution, which had occurred earlier. Many figures came and went during the French revolution but somehow Napoleon was able to seize power and cement himself as the supreme leader of France. This rise to power was not won easily and forced Napoleon to act in a way completely different than the…

The Eiffel Tower The tragic events that have recently taken place in Paris, France have been the motivation that has drawn my attention to the city and its artistry. The symbol most people think about when they think of Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Paris, also known as the City of Lights, is known for its rich art, culture, museums, and monuments. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous French monuments, and has become the icon of the city, although it wasn’t intended to be a permanent…

different reasons. The next best place is the Eiffel Tower . The Eiffel Tower was designed to be the largest building ever conceived at the time. France experiencing political and economic difficulties, and still marked by the memory of their loss to…

Location and Geography. This small country is 0.8 square miles (1.95 square kilometers) in size, or approximately the same size as Central Park in New York City. It is the smallest state in the world after Vatican City. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco is surrounded by France on three sides. Nice, France, is the nearest large city at a distance of 11 miles (18 kilometers). Monaco is rocky and situated on steep hills that drop off into the Mediterranean. Part of the Côte d'Azur, Monaco's…