The Myth of the Savage and the Beginnings of French Colonialism in the AmericasA classic study of early contact between European explorers and North American natives. When the two cultures met in the fifteenth century, it meant great upheavals for the Amerindians, but strengthened the Europeans' move toward nation-states and capitalism. |
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... dominion of the world on the grounds that Jesus had declared that His kingdom was not of this world . Therefore such dominion lay not in faith , but in natural law , which gave the infidel as much right to his land as the Christian had ...
... dominion of the world on the grounds that Jesus had declared that His kingdom was not of this world . Therefore such dominion lay not in faith , but in natural law , which gave the infidel as much right to his land as the Christian had ...
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... dominion over the earth , ” nor did he have temporal power over Amerindians or other pagans.20 Even if the pope had possessed such power , he could not transfer it.21 Neither could the Spanish emperor legally claim to be the lord of the ...
... dominion over the earth , ” nor did he have temporal power over Amerindians or other pagans.20 Even if the pope had possessed such power , he could not transfer it.21 Neither could the Spanish emperor legally claim to be the lord of the ...
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... dominions in North America . The prayerful attitudes of the Amerindians indicate they have been Christianized , and have adopted European mannerisms . John Mitchell , 1755 . National Map Collection , C - 98062 Public Archives Canada ...
... dominions in North America . The prayerful attitudes of the Amerindians indicate they have been Christianized , and have adopted European mannerisms . John Mitchell , 1755 . National Map Collection , C - 98062 Public Archives Canada ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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