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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... another offers gifts . The artist has erroneously transformed Columbus's ship into a galley , which was not designed for crossing the ocean . coming in from the New World , reflected not only. What Manner of Men are They?
... another offers gifts . The artist has erroneously transformed Columbus's ship into a galley , which was not designed for crossing the ocean . coming in from the New World , reflected not only. What Manner of Men are They?
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... manner " closer to that of wild animals than to that of man . ” 4 The beast far outweighed the innocent . Sainte - Palaye said the word sauvage was used in this sense well before the Age of Discovery . He compiled his Dictionnaire ...
... manner " closer to that of wild animals than to that of man . ” 4 The beast far outweighed the innocent . Sainte - Palaye said the word sauvage was used in this sense well before the Age of Discovery . He compiled his Dictionnaire ...
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... manner . ” One of the girls read before the visitors in Latin , French , and Huron , and also sang in the three languages . Marie de l'Incarnation reported that the Iroquois were impressed , as they left promising they would not fail to ...
... manner . ” One of the girls read before the visitors in Latin , French , and Huron , and also sang in the three languages . Marie de l'Incarnation reported that the Iroquois were impressed , as they left promising they would not fail to ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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