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aKula · 06-10-2007, 03:01 AM

Not only the British. France was culturally dominant throughout Europe. Frederick the Great spoke french; his palace is named Sanssouci. Ever read Tolstoy? French is sprinkled throughout the dialogues. The russian aristocracy spoke french as well. French is also considered a particularly pleasing language to the ear.

France was a cultural centre for a long period and it remains so. It also wielded significant political and military power, making it a focal point for the European ruling classes.

Now you'd probably have to dig deeper to find reasons on how it originally obtained such a reputation.

06-10-2007, 03:01 AM	#19 (permalink)
aKula Psycho	Not only the British. France was culturally dominant throughout Europe. Frederick the Great spoke french; his palace is named Sanssouci. Ever read Tolstoy? French is sprinkled throughout the dialogues. The russian aristocracy spoke french as well. French is also considered a particularly pleasing language to the ear. France was a cultural centre for a long period and it remains so. It also wielded significant political and military power, making it a focal point for the European ruling classes. Now you'd probably have to dig deeper to find reasons on how it originally obtained such a reputation. __________________ "I am the wrath of God. The earth I pass will see me and tremble." -Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre Last edited by aKula; 06-10-2007 at 03:33 AM..