5 Questions
How were the families of the landed aristocracy often connected?
By ties of marriage
What language did the members of the landed aristocracy speak for purposes of diplomacy and in high society?
French
In which regions was the pattern of landholding characterized by vast estates cultivated by serfs?
Eastern Europe
What was the dominant social class on the continent?
Landed aristocracy
Which group made up the majority of the population in the context described in the text?
Peasantry
Explore the social and political dominance of the landed aristocracy in Europe during a specific historical period. Learn about their common way of life, estates in the countryside, town-houses, use of French language, and family ties through marriage.
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