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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Page 91
... high degree of self - sufficiency , whether in the city - states of Central America or on the Labrador coast . A sense of community responsibility ensured that fellow tribesmen were not left without food or shelter . This is far from ...
... high degree of self - sufficiency , whether in the city - states of Central America or on the Labrador coast . A sense of community responsibility ensured that fellow tribesmen were not left without food or shelter . This is far from ...
Page 247
... to grant them any more credit.78 The process of accommodation and adaptation between the “ iron men ” and “ the people ” was already well on - its way . va BE MODA CABANES SDPVLCRA HE HIGH NOTE of optimism Traders Pave the Way 247.
... to grant them any more credit.78 The process of accommodation and adaptation between the “ iron men ” and “ the people ” was already well on - its way . va BE MODA CABANES SDPVLCRA HE HIGH NOTE of optimism Traders Pave the Way 247.
Page 306
... high , have been supported by archeological evidence ; arguments are now being presented for a population as high as 50,000 ( Schlesier , “ Epidemics and Indian Middlemen , ” 137 ) . The epidemic of 1635-40 reduced the numbers of the ...
... high , have been supported by archeological evidence ; arguments are now being presented for a population as high as 50,000 ( Schlesier , “ Epidemics and Indian Middlemen , ” 137 ) . The epidemic of 1635-40 reduced the numbers of the ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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