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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... colonies could only result in depopulation at home . This was cited as a reason for Spain's waning power during the second half of the seventeenth century . 33 But to challenge Spain overseas , France needed more permanent colonists ...
... colonies could only result in depopulation at home . This was cited as a reason for Spain's waning power during the second half of the seventeenth century . 33 But to challenge Spain overseas , France needed more permanent colonists ...
Page 193
... colonies in the “ vacant ” regions.55 Roberval , Villegaignon ( wavering Calvinist at one point ) , Ribault and Laudonnière , Mesgouez de La Roche , Chauvin de Tonnetuit , de Monts - all were Protestant . The king's policy led ...
... colonies in the “ vacant ” regions.55 Roberval , Villegaignon ( wavering Calvinist at one point ) , Ribault and Laudonnière , Mesgouez de La Roche , Chauvin de Tonnetuit , de Monts - all were Protestant . The king's policy led ...
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... colonies , et un ample traité du naturel , de la Reproducción del texto original español , impreso en Barcelona religion et des moeurs des Indiens insulaires de la Terre - Ferme . ( Pedro Posa , 1493 ) . Annotated by Carlos Sanz ...
... colonies , et un ample traité du naturel , de la Reproducción del texto original español , impreso en Barcelona religion et des moeurs des Indiens insulaires de la Terre - Ferme . ( Pedro Posa , 1493 ) . Annotated by Carlos Sanz ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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