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Why do we not speak French?
The Normans had a profound influence on Britain – so why do we not speak French?
Professor Nicholas Vincent of the University of East Anglia explains
When the Normans came and conquered in 1066, they brought the French language with them. So why did it not persist, and how did English gain traction? Professor Nicholas Vincent of the University of East Anglia explains
Tags : Normans, Norman Conquest, French, English, Old English, Middle English, Latin, language
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