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Questions about the French colonial empire between the early colonization of the Americas and the decolonization period of the mid to late 20th century.

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How did slavery become permissible in the French West Indies when it was forbidden in France?

Louis X's decree in 1315 did not abolish slavery. That's a historical myth. First, the ordonnance did not say anything about slaves, and explicitly mentioned that it was applicable to persons "en lie …
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Was Marie Antoinette considered a fully legitimate bride for the heir apparent to the French...

As a bride, Marie Antoniette might have been disliked by some due to the longstanding conflict between the two dynasties. But in terms of legitimacy, I'm not sure what could be illegitimate about bein …
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