Abstract
The French presence in Sydney has always been radically different from that of other ethnic groups. The rich and complex legacy of French–British relations over the best part of a thousand years includes centuries of conflict and of alliance between continental France and what was to become Great Britain. French language and culture have also had a privileged place in the formation of the language and culture of the British Isles. This goes some way towards explaining the unique influence of French people and French culture on the Australian continent in general and on Sydney in particular.
Highlights
Ivan BarkoThe French presence in Sydney has always been radically different from that of other ethnic groups
French influence in Sydney has always been qualitative rather than quantitative
French influence can be measured by the number of French companies installed in the local market, the monetary value of their investments, the number of French cultural manifestations in Sydney, the space devoted by the local media to items with a French theme, the number of Australians studying French, or the number of Australians visiting or living in France
Summary
The French presence in Sydney has always been radically different from that of other ethnic groups. French influence can be measured by the number of French companies installed in the local market, the monetary value of their investments, the number of French cultural manifestations in Sydney (films, television programs, plays, concerts, and exhibitions), the space devoted by the local media to items with a French theme, the number of Australians studying French, or the number of Australians visiting or living in France. It is measured, there is a striking disproportion between the statistical strength of the Sydney French community and French influence on Sydney
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