The Teaching and Cultivation of the French Language in England during Tudor and Stuart Times With an Introductory Chapter on the Preceding Period

CHAPTER VI

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GALLOMANIA AFTER THE RESTORATION 361

Gallomania in England after the Restoration--The royal family in France--Their knowledge of the language--English courtiers and gentry in France--Men of letters in France--French and the French at the English court after the Restoration--French 'salons' London--French valets, cooks, dancing masters, tailors--The French language--French among the ladies--The 'Frenchified' lady--The 'beaux' or English 'monsieurs'--French influence at the theatre--Popularity of French actors in London.