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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... successful in maintaining their league and tribal integrity in the face of European pressures . Contributing to this ... success in maintaining their cultural identity , despite the fact they were among the first to meet Europeans . They ...
... successful in maintaining their league and tribal integrity in the face of European pressures . Contributing to this ... success in maintaining their cultural identity , despite the fact they were among the first to meet Europeans . They ...
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... success may have led to his recall , although the reason usually given is “ the important affairs of the King ... successes of Spain and Portugal had proved that Europeans could establish colonies in these new lands ; had France not ...
... success may have led to his recall , although the reason usually given is “ the important affairs of the King ... successes of Spain and Portugal had proved that Europeans could establish colonies in these new lands ; had France not ...
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... success in these new lands was cooperation with their original inhabitants . Another opinion held that such cooperation , while helpful , was not in itself enough . Rather , colonization , to be successful , depended upon cohesive ...
... success in these new lands was cooperation with their original inhabitants . Another opinion held that such cooperation , while helpful , was not in itself enough . Rather , colonization , to be successful , depended upon cohesive ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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