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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... customs ? 20 " It is strange , considering the agreeableness of their country , that they are so uncivilized and ... customs could be effected by the personalities of princes who imposed their preferences on their people . 28 The ...
... customs ? 20 " It is strange , considering the agreeableness of their country , that they are so uncivilized and ... customs could be effected by the personalities of princes who imposed their preferences on their people . 28 The ...
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... customs were handed down through generations according to the use of time , and agreement of manner : whereof it cometh to passe that which at one time was vice , another time is accomplished vertue ; and that in which in one place is ...
... customs were handed down through generations according to the use of time , and agreement of manner : whereof it cometh to passe that which at one time was vice , another time is accomplished vertue ; and that in which in one place is ...
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... custom exercises over judgment . Traditional European attitudes did not provide a good basis for judging men " without beards , without the use of fire , wheat or wine . ” Some customs were very strange indeed : for instance , to kill ...
... custom exercises over judgment . Traditional European attitudes did not provide a good basis for judging men " without beards , without the use of fire , wheat or wine . ” Some customs were very strange indeed : for instance , to kill ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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