The Serpent and the Moon: Two Rivals for the Love of a Renaissance King
by Princess Michael


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Set against the stunning backdrop of Renaissance France, The Serpent and the Moon is a true story of love, war, intrigue, betrayal, and persecution. At its heart is one of the world's greatest love stories: the lifelong devotion of King Henri II of... (read more)

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Athenais: The Life of Louis XIV's Mistress, the Real Queen of France
by Lisa Hilton


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- As biography, as history, as a rich story superbly told, ATHENAIS will appeal to readers of Antonia Fraser, Amanda Foreman, Francine du Plessix Gray, and Alison Weir.- ATHENAIS quickly sold through three hardcover printings.... (read more)

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Strapless: Madame X and the Scandal that Shocked Belle Epoque Paris
by Deborah Davis


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The story behind the legendary John Singer Sargent painting that propelled the artist to international renown but condemned his subject to a life of public ridicule. John Singer Sargent's Madame X is one of the world's best-known portraits. As the... (read more)

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The Great Nation: France from Louis XV to Napoleon
by Colin Jones


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Includes bibliographical references (p. 613-614) and index.... (read more)

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The Judgment of Paris
by Ross King




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With consummate skill, Ross King resurrects the rivalry between the French art establishment and the artists who gave birth to the Impressionist movement. Focusing on the decade between two famous exhibitions, the shocking Salon des Refusés in... (read more)

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France the Dark Years 1940-1944
by Julian Jackson


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This is the first comprehensive study of the German occupation of France between 1940 and 1944. The author examines the nature and extent of collaboration and resistance, different experiences of Occupation, the persecution of the Jews, intellectual and... (read more)

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360 Degree Paris with CDROM
by Nick Wood


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Using a digital camera, an electronic tripod, and digital imaging technology, photographer Nick Wood has developed a new way to photograph landscapes and cityscapes, placing the viewer in the center of dramatic 360º panoramas. In 360º Paris, the follow-... (read more)

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A Place in the World Called Paris
by Steven Barclay


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Paris--with its subtle moods, elegant charm, and sensual allure--inspires writers and visitors like no other city. A Place in the World Called Paris, now in a beautiful paperback edition, collects the twentieth century's most distinguished authors... (read more)

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Joan of Arc a Military Leader
by Kelly Devries


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In 1428, a young girl from a small French village approached the royal castle of Vaucouleurs with a now famous tale. Heavenly voices, she said, had told her to seek out the Dauphin of France, so that he might giver her an army with which to deliver... (read more)

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Almost French
by Sarah Turnbull




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A delightful, fresh twist on the travel memoir, Almost French takes us on a tour that is fraught with culture clashes but rife with deadpan humor. Sarah Turnbullas stint in Paris was only supposed to last a week. Chance had brought Sarah and FrA(c)dA(c... (read more)

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Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France
by Leonie Frieda


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Poisoner, despot, necromancer -- the dark legend of Catherine de Medici is centuries old. In this critically hailed biography, Leonie Frieda reclaims the story of this unjustly maligned queen to reveal a skilled ruler battling extraordinary political and... (read more)

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The Duchess of Dino: Chatelaine of Europe
by Philip Ziegler


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The unique and fascinating life of Talleyrand’s niece, Dorothea Courland, Duchess of Dino, will grab readers’ attention and hold it fast. This first English-language biography of the Duchess paints a portrait of an intelligent, strikingly... (read more)

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The Essence of Style: How the French Invented High Fashion, Fine Food, Chic Cafes, Style, Sophistication, and Glamour
by Joan Dejean


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What makes fashionistas willing to pay a small fortune for a particular designer accessory? Why does a special occasion only become really special when a champagne cork pops? Why are diamonds the status symbol gemstone, instantly signifying wealth, power,... (read more)

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Grandes Horizontales: The Lives and Legends of Four Nineteenth-Century Courtesans
by Virginia Rounding


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In nineteenth-century Paris, the pampered demimonde became almost indistinguishable from the haut monde, with mythical reputations growing up around its most alluring and favored celebrities. Grandes Horizantales examines the lives of four of the era's... (read more)

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Jazz Age in France
by Charles A Riley


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France between the wars saw a dynamic mix of larger-than-life personalities and unconventional ideas, audacity and genius, elegance and edge. Artists, musicians, writers, dancers, composers, the American, French, and other European characters who... (read more)

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Real Queen of France Athenais & Louis
by Lisa Hilton


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The reign of Athenais de Montespan as principal mistress of Louis XIV corresponds with the most glorious period of the Grand Siecle. Athenais was "the true Queen of France", symbol of a dazzling French culture in the 17th century. This biography explores... (read more)

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Discoveries: Napoleon: My Ambition Was Great (Discoveries)
by Thierry Lentz


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Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries(r) volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed... (read more)

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The Oysters of Locmariaquer (P.S.)
by Eleanor Clark


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On the northwest coast of France, just around the corner from the English Channel, is the little town of Locmariaquer (pronounced "loc-maria-care"). The inhabitants of this town have a special relationship to the world, for it is their efforts that... (read more)

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