Maude Pichon, an impoverished girl in Belle Epoque Paris, is hired by Countess Dubern to make her daughter, Isabelle, look more beautiful by comparison but soon Maude is enmeshed in a tangle of love, friendship, and deception.
Tells the life story of Eleanor of Aquitaine, describing her reigns as queen of France, which began when she was fifteen, and of England; the rebellion of her sons against King Henry; and her imprisonment; and presents information on court life and the experiences of women in medieval times.
Twelve-year-old Nora has always dreamed of going to Paris with her grandmother, but when her grandmother dies it seems like Paris is gone with her--until Nora finds three airline tickets in a trunk, and sets out to persuade her mother to use them.
A guide to the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte that chronicles his military campaigns, romantic relationships, removal from power, and lasting impact on world history.
Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham and the birth of modern espionage
Budiansky, Stephen
2005
Chronicles the life and times of Sir Francis Walsingham, the spymaster for Queen Elizabeth I, and details how Walsingham invented the modern concept of covert operations, espionage, code breaking, and secret services around the globe.
from St. Emilion to Paris's St. Sulpice : notes on art and the human spirit
Turner, Frederick W.
2004
Explores the role of art and human expression at the dawn of the twenty-first century, tracing the history of art in order to form a new assessment of its meanings in the human story.
An illustrated exploration of France that discusses the country's history, customs, language, regions, food, festivals, and more; and includes a glossary and resources for further learning.
