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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Page 100
... granted the distinction , as they also colored themselves red . In their case they used dyewood as well as roucou , from achote seeds . Roucou , like red ocher , was an insect repellant.53 In spite of Whitbourne's opinion that a mission ...
... granted the distinction , as they also colored themselves red . In their case they used dyewood as well as roucou , from achote seeds . Roucou , like red ocher , was an insect repellant.53 In spite of Whitbourne's opinion that a mission ...
Page 128
... granting heathen lands to Christians during the Crusades . In 1156 Adrian IV had accorded Ireland to Henry II of ... granted to the Grand Prior of the Order of Christ , of which Prince Henry was the administrator , spiritual control ...
... granting heathen lands to Christians during the Crusades . In 1156 Adrian IV had accorded Ireland to Henry II of ... granted to the Grand Prior of the Order of Christ , of which Prince Henry was the administrator , spiritual control ...
Page 130
... granted such a position , that would still not entitle him “ to seize the territories of the aborigines , nor to erect new rulers , nor to dethrone the old ones and capture their possessions . " 22 The aborigines , he found ...
... granted such a position , that would still not entitle him “ to seize the territories of the aborigines , nor to erect new rulers , nor to dethrone the old ones and capture their possessions . " 22 The aborigines , he found ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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