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    Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Paris is a city for the senses. Not only has it captured the imaginations of romantics the world over, it is a city of art and culture. Tourists flock to this city on the Seine to partake of a life rich in all the things Paris represents. Whether sitting in a cafe or floating down the Seine, Paris is an adventure that few can forget. There are so many things to see and do while visiting Paris, yet these top ten items surely reflect the best of

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    March 31st, of 1889 marked an important day in not only France’s history, but America’s history as well. The Eiffel Tower was unveiled that day, during the Exposition Universelle in Paris, joining “the palace of machines,” and other larger than life feats of “the iron architecture [that] dominated the fair” (Expo 1889 Paris). As a nation, America was embarrassed and determined to show their dominance in the realm of iron and steel working. Thus, the idea for the Chicago’s world fair was born, giving

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    The Iliad The Iliad during the Trojan war is a very interesting story that could cause debate upon fellow readers. It brings up a lot of questions and thoughts about the gods and greeks of this time period, such as what is more important to them, justice or mercy? Also, it highlights the view that they have on war and whether it is tragic or glorious to them. During the Iliad, justice and mercy both play very important roles throughout the multiple books and are seen by different characters during

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    the novel’s central theme of resurrection and rebirth. While the character development in ATOTC is generally regarded to be inferior to other Dickens novels, the description of setting is arguably his best. The story takes place in both London and Paris during the years 1775-1793, but centers around the French Revolution, and the violence that accompanied it. Dickens uses vivid imagery throughout the novel to set the scene and to illustrate the brutal nature of the rebellion. In the very first chapter

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    Paris is like no other place on earth, its beauty is indescribable, the amount of famous structures is astounding, and is attraction draws many tourists there every year. My experience touring Paris will always be on of my favorite memories. Everywhere I looked, it was as if I was in a dream. There was so much elegance in such simple structures it seemed unrealistic. Wherever I went, it seemed as if the magnificence only grew with each passing step. It all started with the most exhilarating train

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    While many accounts of the Trojan war differ by Author, the motivation that drove the war remains the same by all accounts, which was the beauty of Helen Of Troy. It is said that the Trojan war was a battle to rescue the most beautiful woman on earth. Being a woman myself I am very aware of the influence that a woman can have on a man’s way of thinking and behaving but can beauty alone be the thriving force to sail 1000 ships in its pursuit, 10,000 soldiers in its conquest, and engage in a 10

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    The next two days in Paris passed all too quickly for Virginia and me. Sometimes we were with the others, but we did a lot of solo wandering too. We did visit the Louvre and Notre Dame. I still have some of those pictures somewhere. I could find them if I really wanted to find them, but I am afraid if I did, they would ultimately make me sad. We were so happy and so much in love as only sixteen and a half can make you. The night after Art and Shirley had dinner, he and Benny went out with Carol

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    up with the Kardashians”. This television show is about her life and family ‘life. She is one of the 100 influential personality in the Time Magazine in 2015. She was built her image by media interventions. At the beginning of October, Kim was in Paris for the Fashion Week. The night of the 2nd of October, the American celebrity has been victim of a robbery of two mobile phone and her jewellery of a value to about 10 million euros included a ring of a value to 4 million euros. She lived in a private

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    things to see. My family and I were four of the seven million visitors this year. It shows to, the line just to buy tickets was about an hour long, but well worth it. We had just gotten off a bus tour that took us through the heart of Paris, we saw old statues and monuments that had been built throughout the years. We smelled the food from the nearby street vendors and restaurants. We saw all the shiny and sumptuous purses, and clothing that were in

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    In the shadows, I scaled what remained of a tall house. I just needed a few feet of height to get a good look at what had transpired. Upon reaching the roof of the tallest house I could find, I stared out at the damage. Not far from here used to be the playground, but what had once been a welcoming site had been stripped, and all that remained was rubble. “Freya, where are you? Hear My Prayer.” I waited for her to respond, but instead Sparkle fluttered out from beneath my hair. “If you wish to speak

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