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Tag Archives: France
White Paper: The History Behind the Man in the Iron Mask
Executive Summary The mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask is one of the most enduring enigmas in European history, blending politics, intrigue, and legend. First recorded during the reign of King Louis XIV of France, the case concerned … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged authority, communication, culture, death, France, legitimacy, literature, musing, philosophy, political history, politics, prison
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The Place Of New Caledonia As A State Of France
New Caledonia’s status is a unique and dynamic case, shaped by its history as a French colony, its current political arrangement, and its engagement with the international community. Below is a detailed discussion of its status with respect to France … Continue reading
Posted in International Relations, Musings
Tagged France, imperialism, legitimacy, New Caledonia, politics, secession
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Book Review: Operation Dragoon
Operation Dragoon: The Allied Liberation Of The South Of France: 1944 It is perhaps unsurprising that the liberation of Southern France from the clutches of the Nazis is far more obscure than Normandy. Some historical accounts that I have read, … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Book Reviews, History, Military History
Tagged France, World War II
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Book Review: Agincourt
Agincourt: Henry V and The Battle That Made England, by Juliet Barker Agincourt, like Crecy and Potiers before it, was a glorious battlefield victory for outnumbered Englishmen. Did it really make England, though? By the time of Agincourt, England already had a pretty … Continue reading
Book Review: Crecy
Crecy: Battle Of The Five Kings, by Michael Livingston Revisionist history sometimes gets a bad name, because some people like revising what the author here calls the vulgato, the myth and the received wisdom of a given story for the sake … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, History, International Relations, Military History
Tagged England, France
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Book Review: The Bourbons
The Bourbons: The History Of A Dynasty, by J.H. Shennan What kind of history is this book? Having some awareness of its scope will help to answer this question. For one, this book is about the Bourbon monarchs of France, starting with King … Continue reading
Book Review: The Last Duel
The Last Duel: A True Story Of Crime, Scandal, And Trial By Combat In Medieval France, by Eric Jager One of the most interesting aspects of this book is that the man who won the last duel authorized as part of … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, History, Military History
Tagged death, France, law, Middle Ages, rape
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Book Review: Who’s Black And Why?
Who’s Black And Why?: A Hidden Chapter From The Eighteenth-Century Invention Of Race, by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Andrew S. Curran What thanks do we owe to Gates and Curran for editing this immensely obscure collection of 18th century … Continue reading
Book Review: The Discovery Of France
The Discovery Of France: A Historical Geography From The Revolution To The First World War, by Graham Robb While I must admit that I did not like the pro-socialist and pro-pagan bias that the author showed when it came to … Continue reading
Hotel Review: Campanile Nice Aeroport
Campanile Nice Aeroport, Nice, France There are things that a hotel needs to get right and there are things that are enjoyable for a hotel to do well. On the plus side, at least the hotel had a free airport … Continue reading
Edge Induced Cohesion 