Berets, Baguettes, and Beyond

Curious Histories of France

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Customs & Traditions, Travel, Europe, France, History
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Author: Margo Lestz ISBN: 9781999311803
Publisher: PublishDrive Publication: November 6, 2018
Imprint: PublishDrive Language: English
Author: Margo Lestz
ISBN: 9781999311803
Publisher: PublishDrive
Publication: November 6, 2018
Imprint: PublishDrive
Language: English

If you love France and are curious about all things French, this book is for you. In it you will find stories exploring the curious histories behind everyday French symbols: From berets to baguettes, and beyond.

You will discover:

- How the baguette got its distinctive shape

- Why the French are represented by a rooster

- Who created the beret-wearing French stereotype

- Why the guillotine was invented

- Why there are gargoyles on Gothic churches

- And much more…

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If you love France and are curious about all things French, this book is for you. In it you will find stories exploring the curious histories behind everyday French symbols: From berets to baguettes, and beyond.

You will discover:

- How the baguette got its distinctive shape

- Why the French are represented by a rooster

- Who created the beret-wearing French stereotype

- Why the guillotine was invented

- Why there are gargoyles on Gothic churches

- And much more…

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