Bordeaux, France

This is a city in France. It has been around for well over five centuries and has often done well as such. It has an important role in the book because it is the home town of Michel Montaigne. The family fortune was nestled there, and it is also the case that the author received his title and fortune there. He also served as the Mayor of Bordeaux. Bordeaux is the backdrop to many of the author's writings. The city is not prominent in the writings, but should be acknowledged as the scene of much of the activity.

War Horse

These are horses especially bred, trained and used in warfare. They are described in at least one essay, mainly in terms of being "untamed" horses. They are the horses of the military cavalry. The military forces of several of the European countries have these. There are...