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Author: Charles Didcott Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 9780393046120 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 154
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St. Barthelemy, affectionately known as "St. Barth" or "St. Barts," is a small island in the French West Indies. It occupies only 8.3 square miles and is distinctly different from most of the Caribbean islands. St. Barth's interesting history of first Spanish then Swedish then French sovereignty has given St. Barth a unique, now predominantly French, culture. St. Barth's natural beauty and absence of high-rises, casinos, or crowded beaches make it a haven for vacationers and a popular destination of the rich and famous (David Letterman, Mikhail Barishnikov, Martha Stewart, among others, frequent or have houses there). This beautiful book depicts in photographs and words the heart and soul of the island.
Author: Charles Didcott Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 9780393046120 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 154
Book Description
St. Barthelemy, affectionately known as "St. Barth" or "St. Barts," is a small island in the French West Indies. It occupies only 8.3 square miles and is distinctly different from most of the Caribbean islands. St. Barth's interesting history of first Spanish then Swedish then French sovereignty has given St. Barth a unique, now predominantly French, culture. St. Barth's natural beauty and absence of high-rises, casinos, or crowded beaches make it a haven for vacationers and a popular destination of the rich and famous (David Letterman, Mikhail Barishnikov, Martha Stewart, among others, frequent or have houses there). This beautiful book depicts in photographs and words the heart and soul of the island.
Author: Georges Bourdin Publisher: ISBN: 9781300266341 Category : Saint Barthelemy Languages : en Pages : 192
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A history of the island of Saint-Barthélemy from 1100 to the 1970s. Not just a historical treasure trove but also a wonderful tale of savage Indians, adventuresome colonists, marauding pirates, selfless clergymen, and most of all a brave lineage of St. Barth people who, over several hundred years, have made up the history and heritage of this unique island. All proceeds to benefit nonprofits on St. Barth. ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION.
Author: Gilad James, PhD Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School ISBN: 2748545435 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 80
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Saint Barthélemy, commonly known as St. Barts, is a small island in the French West Indies located in the Caribbean Sea. The island, which has a land area of just 23 km², was discovered by the Spanish in 1493 and was later named after Bartholomew the Apostle by the French. St. Barts has a fascinating history, having been ruled by various countries over time including France, Sweden, and Great Britain. Today, it is an overseas collectivity of France, and its official language is French. The island is known for its beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, luxurious resorts, high-end shopping, and gourmet dining options. Despite its small size, St. Barts boasts a thriving tourism industry and attracts visitors from all over the world. It is also a popular destination among celebrities and the wealthy due to its exclusivity and luxurious amenities. Whether one is looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventurous vacation, St. Barts has something to offer for everyone.
Author: Barbara B. Diefendorf Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education ISBN: 1319241670 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 255
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A riveting account of the Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, its origins, and its aftermath, this volume by Barbara B. Diefendorf introduces students to the most notorious episode in France’s sixteenth century civil and religious wars and an event of lasting historical importance. The murder of thousands of French Protestants by Catholics in August 1572 influenced not only the subsequent course of France’s civil wars and state building, but also patterns of international alliance and long-standing cultural values across Europe. The book begins with an introduction that explores the political and religious context for the massacre and traces the course of the massacre and its aftermath. The featured documents offer a rich array of sources on the conflict — including royal edicts, popular songs, polemics, eyewitness accounts, memoirs, paintings, and engravings — to enable students to explore the massacre, the nature of church-state relations, the moral responsibility of secular and religious authorities, and the origins and consequences of religious persecution and intolerance in this period. Useful pedagogic aids include headnotes and gloss notes to the documents, a list of major figures, a chronology of key events, questions for consideration, a selected bibliography, and an index.
Author: Thomas Walker Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781974571215 Category : Languages : en Pages : 170
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Saint Barthelemy history and tourism discover the beautiful island that yet remain untouched. In the treasure-packed Caribbean, St-Barthelemy (or, as it's locally known, St-Barth) is a multifaceted jewel. This exquisite island blends French urban flair with a lush tropical landscape of soaring mountains, isolated stretches of sun-soaked, powder-soft sand, windswept cliffs, scrubby green hills, flowering gardens filled with bougainvillea, hibiscus and fragrant frangipanis, and turquoise bays dotted with myriad sailboats. With such a dreamlike setting, St-Barth is, unsurprisingly, a destination of choice for the rich, famous and beautiful for its laid-back tempo, luxurious small-scale hotels, designer-label boutiques and outstanding restaurants. But although St-Barth is undeniably an expensive destination, all beaches are accessible, public and free, and activities from surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, to sailing, diving and snorkeling are all possible here
Author: Julianne Maher Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 900418824X Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 258
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In The Survival of People and Languages: Schooners, Goats and Cassava in St. Barthelemy, French West Indies, Julianne Maher examines the enigmatic linguistic complexity of the island of St. Barthélemy in the French Caribbean, analyzes its four language varieties and traces the social history which caused its fragmentation.
Author: Arlette Jouanna Publisher: Manchester University Press ISBN: 1526112183 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 435
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On 18 August 1572, Paris hosted the lavish wedding of Marguerite de Valois and Henri de Navarre, which was designed to seal the reconciliation of France’s Catholics and Protestants. Only six days later, the execution of the Protestant leaders on the orders of the king’s council unleashed a vast massacre by Catholics of thousands of Protestants in Paris and elsewhere. Why was the celebration of concord followed so quickly by such unrestrained carnage? Arlette Jouanna’s new reading of the most notorious massacre in early modern European history rejects most of the established accounts, especially those privileging conspiracy, in favour of an explanation based on ideas of reason of state. The Massacre stimulated reflection on royal power, the limits of authority and obedience, and the danger of religious division for France’s political traditions. Based on extensive research and a careful examination of existing interpretations, this book is the most authoritative analysis of a shattering event.
Author: Robert Brooks Publisher: ISBN: 9780974312705 Category : Cooking, French Languages : en Pages : 238
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Paradise Found takes you inside the kitchens of eighteen of the most popular restaurants on St. Barths. All aspects of the island?s gastronomic scene ? from the creative genius of the island?s award-winning chefs, to Creole favorites made by local island families ? are explored. With eighteen dinner menus and over seventy recipes, Paradise Found is a comprehensive primer on the very best of modern French Caribbean cooking and includes such signature offerings as Provencale Fish Soup, Cod Fritters, Duck Confit, Fish Tempura with a Green Mango Salad, Tuna Sashimi with Avocado Sorbet, Chocolate Fondant Cake and Homemade Vanilla Rum. Equally important, Paradise Found takes you inside the lives of the people who own and work in the various restaurants on the island. You?ll meet Andy Hall, who left a life in the London insurance world to harvest grapes in France and ended up owning one of the liveliest restaurants on the island; Randy and Maya Gurley, who honed their cooking skills in the charter boat business and created one of the most popular restaurants in the Caribbean; Franckie and David Greaux, who set out early every morning in their boat to catch the fresh fish that is cooked by their mother and served in the ground floor of their parents? house each evening; and Chef Kiki Barjettas, who developed his passion for cooking while accompanying his father to the market every Sunday as a young boy in France. You will also hear Denis Chevallier and Franck Mathevet describe their move from the French Alps to St. Barths to open The Wall House Restaurant as a moment of ?unconsciousness,? and Adam Rajner, the owner of Le Sapotillier, explain that he decided to sell a very successful brasserie which he had operated for years in Nice and purchase a restaurant in St. Barths, sight unseen, because ?there are times when your conscience knows what your mind does not.? The residents of St. Barths are determined to live each day of their lives joyfully. Their love of life is infectious, and the visitor cannot help but be inspired by their example. So pull up a chair, share a meal, listen to their stories and let Paradise Found awaken your passion for life as well.
Author: Charles Didcott
Author: Charles Didcott
Author: Georges Bourdin
Author: W. von Mueffling
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Author: Barbara B. Diefendorf
Author: Thomas Walker
Author: Julianne Maher
Author: Arlette Jouanna
Author: Robert Brooks