How did the type of colonial administration established by Britain and France in their colonies in the?
How did the type of colonial administration established by Britain and France in their colonies in the 19th century differ? How did these differences shape the British and French experiences of decolonization in the 20th century?
What was the most fancy place in France in the late 19th century?
Where did rich families of France usually live in that period of time, rather than Paris? It can be around Paris, though. Thanks in advance.
Should France re-open its bordellos ?
There is little romance attached to prostitution anywhere these days — except for the French version. Thanks to the 19th century artists, Belle Epoque memoirs by foreigners and Hollywood’s Irma la Douce, the legend of the filles de joie and… Read More
Can anyone help me identify a painting that is displayed at The Louvre?
I am trying to find out the name and artist of a painting that I don’t have a picture of… not an easy thing to do. I think it is somewhat famous and it is displayed at The Louvre. It is a woman in a white dress floating dead in some water and she has [...]