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The Second Empire of France was, by the early 1860's in good health. France had acquitted itself well in the Crimea and in the war against Austria. The idea of a European monarch on the throne of Mexico was not a new one. France was attracted to the idea of a 'Latin' influence in America and thus the opening chords were struck of what would eventually be-to quote the author-'A Dance of Doom', the...
2) Tree Girl
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When, protected by the branches of one of the trees she loves to climb, Gabriela witnesses the destruction of her Mayan village and the murder of nearly all its inhabitants, she vows never to climb again until, after she and her traumatised sister find safety in a Mexican refugee camp, she realizes that only by climbing and facing their fears can she and her sister hope to have a future.
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Paula Kolonitz, noble austriaca, integrante de las damas de compañía de Carlota y la única mujer en la Novara, fue una de los europeos acompañantes de Maximiliano durante el periodo en el cual gobernó a México y que escribieron las memorias de este viaje y del Segundo Imperio Mexicano. Pergeñó su experiencia en Viaje a México en 1867. Dicha edición precedió por escasos meses al fusilamiento de Maximiliano, lo cual la convirtió en una obligada...
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A stunningly witty exploration of the American landscape -- not to mention a brilliant comic's mind -- this diary is chock-full of everything you ever wanted to know about Eric Idle, Monty Python, America, and sleeping on a bus. In these pages, the sixth-nicest Python is cheeky, touching, and funny when recounting the riotous tales of his beginnings, his affectionate reminiscences of his fellow Pythons, traveling the world, and taking us backstage...
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Are you ready to escape to a tropical paradise? Look no further than my ultimate Caribbean travel guide, written by none other than yours truly, Matt! As a seasoned traveler with a knack for finding the best hidden gems, I've scoured the Caribbean islands and compiled all the information you need to plan the vacation of your dreams.From the Bahamian beaches to the Jamaican mountains, I've got you covered. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about -...
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En 1906, a penas tres años después de la independencia de Panamá de Colombia, nació Teófilo de Jesús Alvarado Segovia. Su larga vida refleja una trayectoria paralela con la historia del país: Los Estados Unidos construye un canal interoceánico, Panamá y Costa Rica disputan su frontera en la Guerra de Coto, la compañía frutera (United Fruit Company) expande sus plantaciones a través de America Central, la Segunda Guerra Mundial explota...
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