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Bibliothèque Nationale de France |
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Bibliothèque Nationale de FranceMost important library in France and one of the oldest in the world. The nation's first royal library, the Bibliothèque du Roi (“King's Library”), was established under Charles V (r. 1364–80) but later dispersed; another was established under Louis XI (r. 1461–83). From 1537 the library received a copy of every French publication. It was moved from Fontainebleau to Paris in the late 16th century and opened to the public in 1692. It acquired its current name in 1795, and its collection was expanded through Revolutionary appropriations and Napoleon's acquisitions. In 1995 it moved to a new facility with a controversial design; this facility now houses all its books (more than 12 million), periodicals, and magazines. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The dried petals of Rosa gallica and Rosa x centifolia--which are rich in astringent tannins--find use in mouth rinses to treat mild inflammations. Sunt et gallica hispanaque lingua intra nationem nostram advecta et pro multitudinis ingenio soluta consonantique ratione composita. The present edition and translation (in French) of Antoine Cauchie's Grammatica gallica is based on the last grammar published during the grammarian's lifetime. |
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