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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... empire had become a means by which they could enlarge their power and prestige in Europe . However , while the establishment of such empires undoubtedly contributed to the achievement of such goals , they also created new situations ...
... empire had become a means by which they could enlarge their power and prestige in Europe . However , while the establishment of such empires undoubtedly contributed to the achievement of such goals , they also created new situations ...
Page 289
... empire . But the Inca Atahuallpa was told by his of the missions in the New World , faced as she was with personal oracle that he was invincible , and so he agreed to the overriding power of the Spanish king , and later that of meet the ...
... empire . But the Inca Atahuallpa was told by his of the missions in the New World , faced as she was with personal oracle that he was invincible , and so he agreed to the overriding power of the Spanish king , and later that of meet the ...
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... Empires , 319-21 ; Netherland , " 101–2 . Du Tertre , Histoire générale des isles , 459-62 ; Saint - Michel , Voyage des isles Camercanes , au lecteur ; Rochefort , Histoire 65. Thwaites , ed . , JR 8:97 . naturelle , 195 ; Ribier ...
... Empires , 319-21 ; Netherland , " 101–2 . Du Tertre , Histoire générale des isles , 459-62 ; Saint - Michel , Voyage des isles Camercanes , au lecteur ; Rochefort , Histoire 65. Thwaites , ed . , JR 8:97 . naturelle , 195 ; Ribier ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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