Monthly Archives: June 2020

‘King of the Beggars’ – July 1828

The current worldwide upheaval has led to the cancellation of the well-known French State examination, le baccalauréat. The previous time this occurred, Napoleon was busy conquering Europe in 1808. Following his death at St. Helena in 1821 plans were made … Continue reading

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