The Myth of the Savage and the Beginnings of French Colonialism in the AmericasAn examination of the early contacts between explorers and Amerindians, the variety of societies in the New World, the development of European beliefs and attitudes towards Amerindians, the origins of the concept of l'homme sauvage, relations between Amerindians and the early colonists and missionaries, and the outcome of colonization of the New World. Focuses on France's particular experiences in exploration, trade, and colonization, especially in Brazil, Florida, and on the St. Lawrence. |
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... dominion of the world on the grounds that Jesus had declared that His kingdom was not of this world . Therefore such dominion lay not in faith , but in natural law , which gave the infidel as much right to his land as the Christian had ...
... dominion of the world on the grounds that Jesus had declared that His kingdom was not of this world . Therefore such dominion lay not in faith , but in natural law , which gave the infidel as much right to his land as the Christian had ...
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... dominion over the earth , " nor did he have temporal power over Amerindians or other pagans.20 Even if the pope had possessed such power , he could not transfer it.21 Neither could the Spanish em- peror legally claim to be the lord of ...
... dominion over the earth , " nor did he have temporal power over Amerindians or other pagans.20 Even if the pope had possessed such power , he could not transfer it.21 Neither could the Spanish em- peror legally claim to be the lord of ...
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... dominions in North America . The prayerful attitudes of the Amerindians indicate they have been Christianized , and have adopted European mannerisms . John Mitchell , 1755 . National Map Collection , C - 98062 Public Archives Canada ...
... dominions in North America . The prayerful attitudes of the Amerindians indicate they have been Christianized , and have adopted European mannerisms . John Mitchell , 1755 . National Map Collection , C - 98062 Public Archives Canada ...
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American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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