Thread: Way off topic, but it has do to with the French
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Old March 3rd 08, 07:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,alt.usenet.kooks
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Default Way off topic, but it has do to with the French
On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 18:27:04 +0000 (UTC), in alt.usenet.kooks, Bertie
the Bunyip bloviated:

Gig 601XL Builder wrote in news:13so54kfvgqqb93
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wrote:


Perhaps your minor in history didn't cover The Great War, the
Napoleonic Wars, or the Seven Year's War.

Look those up and then come back and discuss France's place in world
history.

My master's in History and I will be waiting.


Dan



Well Rome used to rule the known world. It hasn't translated well into
modern military or even diplomatic power for Italy.


Yes, but they terrific coffee and very reasonably priced high quality
restaurants. Not to mention Alfa Romeos and the ability to look cool even
when riding a motor scooter.

What else could you want?


Bertie

Beer