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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... action . Although their political organization was relatively complex , it was still based on the principles of non - state societies , which were fundamentally opposed to centralization of power . In practice this meant that the ...
... action . Although their political organization was relatively complex , it was still based on the principles of non - state societies , which were fundamentally opposed to centralization of power . In practice this meant that the ...
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... action on his third voyage in 1541 , when he left two small boys along with other gifts with 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 ...
... action on his third voyage in 1541 , when he left two small boys along with other gifts with 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 ...
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... action had not been planned beforehand ( “ Denonville , " 408-29 ) . 97. PAC , CITA 2 : 36v - 37 , Memoire pour la Nouvelle France , de La Rochelle , le 22 janvier 1663 . 98. PAC , C11A 2 : 214v , de Talon à Québec , le 11 novembre 1666 ...
... action had not been planned beforehand ( “ Denonville , " 408-29 ) . 97. PAC , CITA 2 : 36v - 37 , Memoire pour la Nouvelle France , de La Rochelle , le 22 janvier 1663 . 98. PAC , C11A 2 : 214v , de Talon à Québec , le 11 novembre 1666 ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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