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Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.
At the same time it demonstrates how the Revolution fostered many dreams and ambitions for women that would be doomed to disappointment in the repressive post-Revolutionary era.".
Les 935 notices et index précisent d'une manière très détaillée le contenu, la localisation et les spécificités de chaque collection archéologique en France. «Copyright Electre»
From Monaco to Marseilles, from the vineyards to the beaches, the authors have been there. Includes complete critical listings of places where to eat and sleep, as well as unique suggestions for outdoor activities.
We in the Ulysses offices think we have it hard when deadlines are approaching, those maps still don't quite fit and the sidewalk cafes and bars of St. Denis Street here in Montreal beckon on warm summer evenings. But our desk-bound troubles are minuscule compared to the harried experiences our authors endure creating the "most cultural how-to travel guides" available: wading through crowds of revelers in Chicago after the Bulls Championship win, dodging chickens and dogs on Nicaraguan highways, getting mugged in Nassau and Lisbon, or being stranded by a train derailment in Saskatchewan. Then again, these adventurers are part of the joy of traveling, of getting to the heart of a destination ... Extensive coverage of both the hot spots of the glittering Riviera and back country villages. Monaco, Nice, Marseille, and Avignon are some of the sites covered. Spend time by the sea, in casinos, or exploring hillside villages. Fine cuisine, a cultural outlook, and information on outdoor activities make this guide a must.
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This richly illustrated volume, the first devoted to maritime art and galley slavery in early modern France, shows how royal propagandists used the image and labor of enslaved Muslims to glorify Louis XIV. Mediterranean maritime art and the forced labor on which it depended were fundamental to the politics and propaganda of France’s King Louis XIV (r. 1643–1715). Yet most studies of French art in this period focus on Paris and Versailles, overlooking the presence or portrayal of galley slaves on the kingdom’s coasts. By examining a wide range of artistic productions—ship design, artillery sculpture, medals, paintings, and prints—Meredith Martin and Gillian Weiss uncover a vital asp...
This eBook version of the Green Guide French Riviera is completely revised and expanded, featuring dozens of new sights, hotels, restaurants, and maps. The guide presents top attractions, the most interesting towns, shopping hot spots, and places to eat and stay for a variety of budgets, allowing travelers to plan their trip in advance or be spontaneous on site. Explore historic hilltop towns, sample the region’s rosé wines, or take to sea with our scuba diving, sailing and fishing advice. Michelin's celebrated star-rating system makes sure you see the best of the French Riviera.