50 Things You Didn T Know About France

Learn about the highlights of France's history and royal rulers, modern traditions, and unusual laws, and discover unique aspects of food and daily life in France.

Even those who know a great deal about the Easter Rising may not know that there were temporary ceasefires in the St Stephen's Green area, to allow the park attendants to feed the Green's ducks. Few know that the first shots of the rising were actually fired near Portlaoise and not in Dublin or indeed that both sides issued receipts: the rebels for food, the British for handcuffs. It features excerpts from a previously unpublished diary written by a member of the Jacob's garrison; the story of how rebel communications (being sent in a tin can from rooftop to rooftop) were interrupted by a British crackshot sniper and many other remarkable facts. 50 Things you didn't know about 1916 is a treasure trove of trivia and information that will appeal to the avid student of 1916 as well as the casual reader.

From castles and knights to the danger of bathroom breaks in the Middle Ages, readers discover amazing and amusing facts about cleaning up-or not-during the Middle Ages.

Filled with up-to-date information, fascinating & fun facts this book " All About France: 100+ Amazing & Interesting Facts that everyone should know" is the best book for kids to find out more about the largest country in the European Union. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why France is a bucket-list trip for many-and what makes it different from other European nations. This book gives a story, history & explores the country's best cuisine, architecture, fashion, art, language, people, places and many more. It is a fun and fascinating way for young readers to find out more interesting facts. This is a great chance for every kid to expand their knowledge about France and impress family and friends with all "discovered and never knew before" amazing facts.

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Suter cuts through the jargon and diplomatic talk to answer 50 questions about international issues so that Australians gain a better understanding of what's going on in the world and where Australia fits in.

Everything you need to know about world issues but were too afraid to ask. Is China the next superpower? Can the West win the war on terrorism? Is the world running out of oil? What is the McDonald's Golden Arches Theory of World Peace? Is Microsoft more powerful than a nation like Australia? Why did the United States invade Iraq? Will there ever be peace in Israel and Palestine? In an increasingly complex world it's easy to feel that only the experts understand global issues - the rest of us just have to take their word for it. In 50 Things You Want to Know About World Issues, resident expert, Dr Keith Suter, cuts through the jargon and diplomatic talk to answer 50 questions you always wanted to ask about international issues. In his trademark clear, no-nonsense style, Dr Keith makes sense of even the most complex issues, so we can all get a better understanding of what's going on in the world and where Australia fits in.

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