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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... Spaniards , Amerindians presumed man and horse to be one ; 113 later , discerning man from mount , they continued to believe that the horse was a god , or at least immortal . To put this reaction into context , it should be pointed out ...
... Spaniards , Amerindians presumed man and horse to be one ; 113 later , discerning man from mount , they continued to believe that the horse was a god , or at least immortal . To put this reaction into context , it should be pointed out ...
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... Spaniards were next . 117 Later , in Mexico , Amerindians , upon killing a Moor who was immortal . They tested this theory by with the Spaniards , cut him into small pieces to make sure he was holding a Spaniard under water until he ...
... Spaniards were next . 117 Later , in Mexico , Amerindians , upon killing a Moor who was immortal . They tested this theory by with the Spaniards , cut him into small pieces to make sure he was holding a Spaniard under water until he ...
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... Spaniards reported counting eighty houses in Cuzco that were not only roofed with gold but also lined with it . 86 A house in Collao was said to be roofed with pure gold worked to resemble straw.87 The legend of the gilded chieftain El ...
... Spaniards reported counting eighty houses in Cuzco that were not only roofed with gold but also lined with it . 86 A house in Collao was said to be roofed with pure gold worked to resemble straw.87 The legend of the gilded chieftain El ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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