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Bordeaux Returns as Temporary Capital in War Times
In 1914 Bordeaux again serves as the French Republic's temporary capital as Paris fears German advances. The article traces Bordeaux’s long history from Aquitania through later monarchies, notes its landmarks such as the Pont de Lordeaux, Grand Theatre, and Alces de Tourny, and details its role as a major port, garment of wine production, and cultural center before the war's disruption.
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Bordtaix
Paris
Bordeaux
France
National Assembly
Germany
Aquitania
England
Eleanor
Henry Plantagenet
Loy
Garonne
Atlantic Ocean
la Bastide
Ita
Trafic
Tventy
Museum of Painting and Sculpture
Nevel
Tulane and Murillos
Rosa’ Bonheur
Europe
Alces de Tourny
Lois XV
Gambetta
Jardin
Marquisa de Tourny
Mesant Capitol
Prince-Cardinal de Rohan- Guemenee
Parie
Pyrard Mountains
Tle
Yound
Bidenus
Vi Bay
Mocata
Arave
French Republic
Cardiere