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Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France)

Available in French and English, this website provides the searchable catalog for the French National Library.  Internal links include Cultural Events, the Library, Collections, the Digital Library, Practical Information, the BnF Catalogues Services and Virtual Exhibitions. 

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Cairn.info

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