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Joëlle Rollo-Koster is a distinguished professor of history, a renowned medieval scholar, and an accomplished author. And this fall, in recognition of her outstanding academic research and writings in French history, the French government named her a Chevalier of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques. “I’m delighted to be recognized by my home country,’’ said Rollo-Koster. “I’ve worked hard at sharing the history and culture of France with my students and readers. It’s a pleasure and extremely fulfilling to do something I...

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