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Title When Europe spoke French directed by Olivier Horn
Published Paris : Point du Jour International, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (streaming video file) (55 min.)
Series World history in video
Summary By the 18th century, the French language had become the language of diplomacy in Europe. It was also the language embraced by Europe's Royal Courts (Russia, England, Germany, Austria…). This film retraces the cultural hegemony of the French culture and language throughout the 18th century, from Louis XIV to the outbreak of the French Revolution with the help of two main characters: Voltaire who embodied his century and its values better than anyone else - and who had entertained a lively correspondence across Europe - and Marc Fumaroli, historian, writer and member of the Académie Française
Notes Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 13, 2015)
Previously released as DVD
In English and French with English subtitles
Subject French language -- Europe -- History -- 18th century
SUBJECT Paris (France) -- Intellectual life -- 18th century
Europe -- Civilization -- French influences
Genre/Form Documentary films.
Form Streaming audio
Author Horn, Olivier.
Wilcox, Hester.
Point du Jour (Firm)
ARTE France.