France had the second largest empire in the world after Britain, but one with very different origins and purposes. Over more than four centuries, the French empire explained itself in many different ...

This is a most thoroughly researched book on the Second Empire, which makes a contribution to our knowledge of a vitally important period of French history following the 1848 revolution and the ...

Her exhibition at CIAP Vassivière presents works made during her residency at the art center in the Limousin region.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the French Second Empire-style abode sat vacant for over 50 years until ...