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 193
... interest . Accounts were published on the colony itself , as well as on the religious issues involved . The only other French colonial effort to arouse comparable interest during the sixteenth century was that of Ribault - Laudonnière ...
... interest . Accounts were published on the colony itself , as well as on the religious issues involved . The only other French colonial effort to arouse comparable interest during the sixteenth century was that of Ribault - Laudonnière ...
Page 225
... interest as were the French , and were as willing to avail themselves of every means at their disposal to gain their own ends ... interests . The French found themselves not over - awing simple savages , but negotiating with accomplished ...
... interest as were the French , and were as willing to avail themselves of every means at their disposal to gain their own ends ... interests . The French found themselves not over - awing simple savages , but negotiating with accomplished ...
Page 277
... interests to work out means of cooperation and accommodation rather than to insist that Amerindians become Frenchmen . In trade , they sought to engage Amerindian self - interest . " In war , their network of tribal alliances testified ...
... interests to work out means of cooperation and accommodation rather than to insist that Amerindians become Frenchmen . In trade , they sought to engage Amerindian self - interest . " In war , their network of tribal alliances testified ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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