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 130
... lord of the earth . Even if he were granted such a position , that would still not entitle him “ to seize the territories of the aborigines , nor to erect new rulers , nor to dethrone the old ones and capture their possessions . " 22 ...
... lord of the earth . Even if he were granted such a position , that would still not entitle him “ to seize the territories of the aborigines , nor to erect new rulers , nor to dethrone the old ones and capture their possessions . " 22 ...
Page 168
... Lord of Hochelay . ” 35 His purpose was to have these boys learn the language and customs of the Amerindians and thus be able to act as interpreters and intermediaries in future dealings . It was a more limited goal than that of the ...
... Lord of Hochelay . ” 35 His purpose was to have these boys learn the language and customs of the Amerindians and thus be able to act as interpreters and intermediaries in future dealings . It was a more limited goal than that of the ...
Page 180
... lord who wanted to make a colony would have to fortify a post besides taking possession of the land . 104 French fisherman along the Atlantic coast and in the Gulf , in contrast to Cartier and Roberval , had succeeded in establishing ...
... lord who wanted to make a colony would have to fortify a post besides taking possession of the land . 104 French fisherman along the Atlantic coast and in the Gulf , in contrast to Cartier and Roberval , had succeeded in establishing ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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