In 1889 the Third Republic celebrated the centennial of the French Revolution with the opening of a grand international exhibition and the inauguration of the Eiffel Tower.
Politically, France remained divided into three political camps. On the left of the political spectrum, Republicans embraced the democratic reforms initiated by the French Revolution. On the right, Monarchists aimed at reinstating the link between Royalty and (Catholic) Church, whilst Bonapartists demanded the imposition of law and order at home and the maintenance of a powerful presence abroad. [Read more…] about Victor Lustig: Conman and Counterfeiter
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For the car enthusiast today, the term cross country rally recalls dust-covered cars testing skill and endurance by racing across endless landscapes of sand dunes and giant cacti.
Douglas R. Cubbison is a military historian, who authored