With the Norman invasion, English became a third language in its own country, behind French and Latin. In this program, Melvyn Bragg examines the impact of Old French on the development of English. Manuscripts, tapestries, and dozens of curious etymologies help illustrate a tremendous influx of vocabulary pertaining to romance, chivalry, and, of course, food. The influence of Eleanor of Aquitaine's patronage is heard in works of poets and troubadours as the cult of courtly love flourished in England.

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Eleanor, of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England, 1122?-1204--Language, English language--History, Anglo-Norman dialect--History, French language--England--History, Courtly love in literature--History, Language and culture--England--History

The adventure of English: 500 A.D. to 2000 A.D.

Bragg, Melvyn (Contributor), Bee, Robert (Contributor), Goodall, Howard (Contributor), London Weekend Television, ltd. (Producer), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Publisher)

00:50:19 (HH:MM:SS)

English

Adult/Continuing Education, Higher Education

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	Publisher
Telephone	800-257-5126
Address	200 Metro Blvd., Suite 124, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Email	[email protected]

2003-01-01

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