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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... influence in the realm of practical politics . The concept of l'homme sauvage , for example , was most influential during the sixteenth century , particularly the first part , when it was used to help justify the destruction of whole ...
... influence in the realm of practical politics . The concept of l'homme sauvage , for example , was most influential during the sixteenth century , particularly the first part , when it was used to help justify the destruction of whole ...
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... influence . ( Interestingly enough , the map of Tenochtitlan brought by Cortés to the Spanish court had also shown Mexica influence in its execution . ) On the other hand , New World fauna were readily incorporated , and were rendered ...
... influence . ( Interestingly enough , the map of Tenochtitlan brought by Cortés to the Spanish court had also shown Mexica influence in its execution . ) On the other hand , New World fauna were readily incorporated , and were rendered ...
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... influence as an Old Man . No amount of prestige , nor high rank , gave a chief the right to interfere in the affairs of a clan that was not his own . Indeed , even within his own clan , his influence was restricted to his particular ...
... influence as an Old Man . No amount of prestige , nor high rank , gave a chief the right to interfere in the affairs of a clan that was not his own . Indeed , even within his own clan , his influence was restricted to his particular ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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