Versailles: A centre of power and influence
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Versailles was a centre of global attention. The art it produced was imitated throughout France and Europe, and the French spoken there became the language of culture and diplomacy. Court fashions were adopted everywhere, while the policies pursued by the King kept all of Europe in a state of suspense.
Published on Thursday April 26, 2018 at 16:18