220 years ago on April 30, 1803, France and the United States concluded the Louisiana Purchase. This article details the reasons why Napoleon sold this territory.
Tag: France
Oct 11
Why France Lost in 1940
80 years ago, France suffered from what probably was the most crushing defeat in its history. How did this prime military power lose so quickly? Click to find out.
May 26
The Continuation of Politics by Other Means: France in the Second World War
When it comes to France in World War II, most studies naturally and understandably focus on its dramatic defeat in 1940. However, the general public seems to forget about a more lasting outcome: how France managed to gain a seat amongst the victors of the war.