With the union of the crowns of Castille and Aragon (1479), the use of Spanish gradually became more prestigious. Starting in the 16th century, Catalan literature experienced a decline, the language came under the influence of Spanish, and the urban and literary classes became bilingual.
At this time what classes became bilingual?
urban and literary
Starting in the 16th century, Catalan literature experienced a decline, the language came under the influence of Spanish, and the urban and literary classes became bilingual.
Starting in the sixteenth century, Catalan literature experienced a decline, the language came under the influence of Spanish, and the urban and literary classes became bilingual.
At this time what classes became bilingual?