Carmody's Log for French
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I couldn't get it to work either.
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humm. Odd. OK
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Herewith an update on my readings:
I have finished my in depth or second reading of Napoleon ou le mythe du sauveur by Jean Tulard. It was a tough read that required lots of background reading, but it was well worth the effort. I would still give it a 4.5/10.
There is an awful lot to be said both good and bad on Napoleon the man, which is probably why so many books are written on him.
Some of the good things to bear in mind that he did:
-Started social security for the miners in 1813. This was well before Bismarck in Germany.
- The Napoleonic Code (French: Code Napoléon, lit. "Code Napoleon"), officially the Civil Code of the French (French: Code civil des Français; simply referred to as Code civil) is the French civil code established under the French Consulate in 1804 and still in force, although frequently amended.
It was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists and entered into force on 21 March 1804. The Code, with its stress on clearly written and accessible law, was a major step in replacing the previous patchwork of feudal laws. Historian Robert Holtman regards it as one of the few documents that have influenced the whole world.
-The Concordat of 1801 was an agreement between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII. During the French Revolution, the National Assembly had taken Church properties and issued the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. Subsequent laws abolished Christian holidays.
-Promulgated favorable banking and industry laws
-Set up the education system in France with the baccalaureate and the lycées
-Was a master at the use of propaganda from very early on. Even started up two newspapers at the time.
-Was an astute politician and military strategist. He is said to have won something like 56 out of 60 of his battles.
Each one of the above items is worthy of a book in itself.
And ……….he had sleep apnea.
And…..... he was about 5 feet 7 inches in height which was not that short for those days, but he had a real complex because he was born in Corsica and everyone picked on him for speaking French so poorly. So the French pick on everyone for speaking French poorly; even Napoleon. So don’t feel bad or picked on; you are in good company.
Of course once you start reading about Napoleon it is difficult to stop. He is really interesting. So much so that I have bought another book on the man……
Mémoires Sur Napoléon, Le Directoire, Le Consulat l'Empire Et La Restauration; Volume 1 (French Edition)
It is by Louis de Bourrienne and is very much a Primary resource.
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Having immersed myself in Napoleon for so long I decided to give it a rest and reread Le Rempart Des Beguines by Francoise Mallet-Joris. I am half way through the book and this is my fourth time through. I find it an interesting read, obviously. It is definitely not a book for everyone. But she and Francois Sagan are a lot better that many people think, in my opinion. 8/10. They are both of a genre that I very much like.
Finally, after I finish that, the next book that I will read will be Journal d’un curé de campagne by Georges Bernanos.
Note: I customarily do my French reading for at least 2 hours each day, sometimes more.
If I can ever be of help to anyone on any of the books I have read, I would welcome the opportunity to do so.
I have finished my in depth or second reading of Napoleon ou le mythe du sauveur by Jean Tulard. It was a tough read that required lots of background reading, but it was well worth the effort. I would still give it a 4.5/10.
There is an awful lot to be said both good and bad on Napoleon the man, which is probably why so many books are written on him.
Some of the good things to bear in mind that he did:
-Started social security for the miners in 1813. This was well before Bismarck in Germany.
- The Napoleonic Code (French: Code Napoléon, lit. "Code Napoleon"), officially the Civil Code of the French (French: Code civil des Français; simply referred to as Code civil) is the French civil code established under the French Consulate in 1804 and still in force, although frequently amended.
It was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists and entered into force on 21 March 1804. The Code, with its stress on clearly written and accessible law, was a major step in replacing the previous patchwork of feudal laws. Historian Robert Holtman regards it as one of the few documents that have influenced the whole world.
-The Concordat of 1801 was an agreement between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII. During the French Revolution, the National Assembly had taken Church properties and issued the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. Subsequent laws abolished Christian holidays.
-Promulgated favorable banking and industry laws
-Set up the education system in France with the baccalaureate and the lycées
-Was a master at the use of propaganda from very early on. Even started up two newspapers at the time.
-Was an astute politician and military strategist. He is said to have won something like 56 out of 60 of his battles.
Each one of the above items is worthy of a book in itself.
And ……….he had sleep apnea.
And…..... he was about 5 feet 7 inches in height which was not that short for those days, but he had a real complex because he was born in Corsica and everyone picked on him for speaking French so poorly. So the French pick on everyone for speaking French poorly; even Napoleon. So don’t feel bad or picked on; you are in good company.
Of course once you start reading about Napoleon it is difficult to stop. He is really interesting. So much so that I have bought another book on the man……
Mémoires Sur Napoléon, Le Directoire, Le Consulat l'Empire Et La Restauration; Volume 1 (French Edition)
It is by Louis de Bourrienne and is very much a Primary resource.
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Having immersed myself in Napoleon for so long I decided to give it a rest and reread Le Rempart Des Beguines by Francoise Mallet-Joris. I am half way through the book and this is my fourth time through. I find it an interesting read, obviously. It is definitely not a book for everyone. But she and Francois Sagan are a lot better that many people think, in my opinion. 8/10. They are both of a genre that I very much like.
Finally, after I finish that, the next book that I will read will be Journal d’un curé de campagne by Georges Bernanos.
Note: I customarily do my French reading for at least 2 hours each day, sometimes more.
If I can ever be of help to anyone on any of the books I have read, I would welcome the opportunity to do so.
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Carmody wrote:Having immersed myself in Napoleon for so long I decided to give it a rest and reread Le Rempart Des Beguines by Francoise Mallet-Joris. I am half way through the book and this is my fourth time through. I find it an interesting read, obviously. It is definitely not a book for everyone. But she and Francois Sagan are a lot better that many people think, in my opinion. 8/10. They are both of a genre that I very much like.
Thanks a lot for the summary of the major achievements of Napoleon. Also, I had never heard of Le Rempart Des Beguines by Francoise Mallet-Joris. Good to know.
My library does not have it, nor any English title that looks like a translation of it. But it does have Sept démons dans la ville : roman, which I have just now reserved.
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Morkthefiddle,
Thanks so much for your message; it is always special to hear from you.
Like I said, she is not for everyone and I have never heard of Sept démons dans la ville, so do let me know what you think.
enjoy.
Thanks so much for your message; it is always special to hear from you.
Like I said, she is not for everyone and I have never heard of Sept démons dans la ville, so do let me know what you think.
enjoy.
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The following is the log I will set up to help me keep held accountable. That and everyone looking over my shoulder should provide me with the incentive when Jan. 1st rolls around and thereafter.
Please note, I won't be posting every day since that would take up too much computer storage space and bore people, but I will keep people advised on a regular basis.
Oral Input Login Sheet
Goal: 50-100 hours
As you can see, I am struggling with the Format of it from an Xcel spreadsheet, but I will keep working on it to improve.
Minutes|| Date || Comprehension || Source Material
60'……… 1/2/22 ……. 5/10….............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
30'……… 1/3/22 ……. 6/10...............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
60'……… 1/4/22 ……..6/10 ..............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
90'……… 1/7/22 ......6/10...............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Please note, I won't be posting every day since that would take up too much computer storage space and bore people, but I will keep people advised on a regular basis.
Oral Input Login Sheet
Goal: 50-100 hours
As you can see, I am struggling with the Format of it from an Xcel spreadsheet, but I will keep working on it to improve.
Minutes|| Date || Comprehension || Source Material
60'……… 1/2/22 ……. 5/10….............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
30'……… 1/3/22 ……. 6/10...............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
60'……… 1/4/22 ……..6/10 ..............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
90'……… 1/7/22 ......6/10...............xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Ok, for 2022 I will be doing my 50-100 hours of Oral Input with regular summaries of time spent and sources used. I never figured out how to do the tables, so it will have to be summaries.
In addition to that I will continue with my ongoing French reading of 1-2 hours daily. Right now I am captivated by all things Vichy, about which there are countless layers to learn . It is far more relevant today than people realize.
In addition to that I will continue with my ongoing French reading of 1-2 hours daily. Right now I am captivated by all things Vichy, about which there are countless layers to learn . It is far more relevant today than people realize.
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My 50-100 hr. challenge will have lots of twists and turns, and I already have started, but jeff_lindqvist has mentioned listening to a short clip over and over again, so, I thought I would pick this podcast to start off. It focuses on one awesome woman.
Thérèse femme des bois
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeAFtFSGpvo&t=525s
Thérèse femme des bois
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeAFtFSGpvo&t=525s
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Carmody wrote:My 50-100 hr. challenge will have lots of twists and turns, and I already have started, but jeff_lindqvist has mentioned listening to a short clip over and over again, so, I thought I would pick this podcast to start off. It focuses on one awesome woman.
Thérèse femme des bois
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeAFtFSGpvo&t=525s
Most pleasant viewing, and reminding me of my youthful summers working on a farm. Even with horses, but no chain saws. Thanks for the recommendation.
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What a coincidence, so did I.MorkTheFiddle
reminding me of my youthful summers working on a farm.
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