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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... of their practice of painting themselves , their clothing , and their belongings with red ocher.52 But Brazilians and West Indians could , with equal justification , be granted the distinction , as they also colored themselves red .
... of their practice of painting themselves , their clothing , and their belongings with red ocher.52 But Brazilians and West Indians could , with equal justification , be granted the distinction , as they also colored themselves red .
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10 An early version of this doctrine had guided the popes in granting heathen lands to Christians during the Crusades . ... and two years later Calixtus III granted to the Grand Prior of the Order of Christ , of which Prince Henry was ...
10 An early version of this doctrine had guided the popes in granting heathen lands to Christians during the Crusades . ... and two years later Calixtus III granted to the Grand Prior of the Order of Christ , of which Prince Henry was ...
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23 However , having granted Amerindians their theoretical rights , Vitoria proceeded to qualify this position . He supported the doctrine of the Christian right to preach the gospel and to resort to force if the infidels refused to ...
23 However , having granted Amerindians their theoretical rights , Vitoria proceeded to qualify this position . He supported the doctrine of the Christian right to preach the gospel and to resort to force if the infidels refused to ...
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Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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| Title | The Myth of the Savage and the Beginnings of French Colonialism in the Americas |
| Author | Olive Patricia Dickason |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | University of Alberta Press, 1997 |
| ISBN | 0888640366, 9780888640369 |
| Length | 416 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Canada / General Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social |
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