[Verginius Rufus]

Good list, but you left out Napoleon III's invasion of Mexico (temporarily successful but ultimately a failure). The Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates a Mexican defeat of the French. To save that from simply being a P.C. holiday, maybe we need to broaden its appeal for Americans--as an annual "Taunt the French" day.

[Leisler]

I can't take credit. I read it and just am passing it on. Kind of along the lines of kicking a snake along the road. The French work hard for their contempt, and should be rewarded.