Published Jul 19, 2021
93: La Liberté éclairant le monde: Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty
Explore the creation and significance of the Statue of Liberty as Greg Jackson delves into Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi's ambitious project against a backdrop of complex French politics and Franco-American relations, celebrating its lasting symbol of liberty and friendship.
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