Release date is 2011-11-02

Introduction -- From Paris to London under the Merry Monarch -- Did Frenchmen learn English in the seventeenth century? -- Specimens of English written by Frenchmen -- Gallomania in England (1600-1685) -- Huguenot thought in England -- Shakespeare and Christophe Mongoye -- French gazettes in London (1650-1700) -- A quarrel in Soho (1682) -- The courtship of Pierre Coste, and other letters -- The strange adventures of the translator of Robinson Crusoe, the Chevalier de Thémiseul.

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"The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century" by Charles Bastide is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex relations between England and France during the seventeenth century, emphasizing their cultural exchanges despite frequent military conflicts. It likely engages with themes of diplomacy, literature, and the sociopolitical influences that shaped perceptions and interactions between the two nations. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing previous literature on Anglo-French relations and hints at the underlying dynamics that characterized their interactions before Louis XIV's reign. Bastide introduces the context of French influence on English literature and culture, noting how the English borrowed from French norms, even amid hostilities. The text raises questions about the experiences of French expatriates in England and the challenges they faced while navigating their dual identities in a foreign land. The introduction promises insights into lesser-known but pivotal elements of the historical narrative, navigating through anecdotes and personal stories to embellish the scholarly discussion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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