Mr Mak does indeed tell of the origins of the EU, notably by drawing on the words and wisdom of Max Kohnstamm, a Dutchman who worked closely with Jean Monnet, the project's French founding father.

马克在书中介绍了欧盟的起源，特别是引用了马克思·康斯坦的一些话语和名言。马克思·康斯坦是荷兰人，与欧盟一体化的设计者让·莫内（法国人）有着密切的工作关系。

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The answer is unclear, but Mr Kohnstamm is certainly making enemies for himself on Earth.

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The Kohnstamm family, which runs resort rival Timberline Lodge, already has an eight-condo complex with first-floor retail going in up the street.

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And the company has also deflated Mr Kohnstamm's remarks about Colombia by pointing out that he was writing about the country's history, not its sights or restaurants.

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