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... Paris . During the German siege of Paris ( 1870- 71 ) , she worked in the ambulance service and in 1871 fought zealously with the National Guard defending the Paris Commune against the Versailles troops . After the defeat of the Commune ...
... Paris . During the German siege of Paris ( 1870- 71 ) , she worked in the ambulance service and in 1871 fought zealously with the National Guard defending the Paris Commune against the Versailles troops . After the defeat of the Commune ...
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... Paris ) , painter in the classical French Baroque manner , known primarily for his court portraits . paper , L'Univers Religieux ( " The Religious World " ) . At Petit - Montrouge , near Paris , he opened ( 1836 ) a publishing house ...
... Paris ) , painter in the classical French Baroque manner , known primarily for his court portraits . paper , L'Univers Religieux ( " The Religious World " ) . At Petit - Montrouge , near Paris , he opened ( 1836 ) a publishing house ...
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... Paris had received their most scintillating expression . Montesquieu now sought to reinforce his lit- erary achievement with social success . Going to Paris in 1722 , he was assisted in entering court circles by the Duke of Berwick ...
... Paris had received their most scintillating expression . Montesquieu now sought to reinforce his lit- erary achievement with social success . Going to Paris in 1722 , he was assisted in entering court circles by the Duke of Berwick ...
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