Tag: france
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Charles de Gaulle? Powerful France, not just a puppet state
Charles de Gaulle shaped modern France in ways few leaders could. He did not just lead the country; he engineered its rise as a global power. Without him, France could have remained a weakened, dependent nation, overshadowed by the United States and Britain or even threatened by Soviet influence. He manipulated the political, military, and…
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Will US and Western democracy survive?
US President Joe Biden said he had done the best for America (while dropping tears), insinuating how tough it is to be a US president. All those big banks, super-rich families, multinational lobbyists more powerful than he is. But we should highlight this: he has said that Trump would be a threat for the US…
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300 million France? It nearly happened
France, as the most powerful European country (if we exclude Russia), hasn’t had normal population growth since the 1600s. Some estimate that if it had normal growth, the country would have around 300 million people. So let’s dive into speculations. Since France is a rich country, there would be enormous consequences for the European and the world order. It same goes for the world of science. What kind of…
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The 300 million France, the 150 million Britain. 200 million Russia. Maybe
First of all, I must admit this article is rather speculative than something serious. So please be careful with your conclusions. When having been exposed to what then formal-education system called history lessons I have had never understood why Napoleon could have had waged wars with nearly everybody. And because history lessons should be about…