French Symbols

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Charlemagne:

Charlemagne: King of the Franks 

 Promotion of Learning  :  From the Medieval Sourcebook, a letter which shows Charlemagne's desire to improve education.  PRIMARY SOURCE

 Charlemagne | Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire | King of the Franks

 The Historical Charlemagne :  More info on the life of Charlemagne.  Very useful site.

Eleanor of Aquitaine enters Constantinople, 1147 A.D.
Illustration from Women Warlords, Tim Newark, Blandford Press, UK, 1989

 Eleanor of Aquitaine - Female Heroes

 Eleanor of Aquitaine - Joan's Royal Favorites :  Good site.

 The Musical Influence of Eleanor of Aquitaine

Joan of Arc

 Joan of Arc:
Information in French and English from the Joan Of Arc Museum in Rouen.

 Coat of Arms of Jeanne d'Arc : Read a biography of Joan of Arc covering her  life and  accomplishments.  Includes a picture of her Coat of Arms.

 Medieval Sourcebook: Joan of Arc: Letter to the King of England

Louis XIV
Roi de France
(1638-1715)

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A day in the life of the sun king

Awesome pictures of sculpture, art, gardens during his reign.

Louis XV
Roi de France
(1710-1774)

Marie-Antoinette

Marie Antoinettes letter to her Mom

Portraits of Marie Antoinette

Let them eat  cake?

Pictures of Napoleon

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