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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... chiefs , who managed in- ternal clan affairs as well as representing the group on tribal and con- federacy levels . Clan offices were hereditary within the group , through the holder's sister's son . Among the Huron , as among the ...
... chiefs , who managed in- ternal clan affairs as well as representing the group on tribal and con- federacy levels . Clan offices were hereditary within the group , through the holder's sister's son . Among the Huron , as among the ...
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... chief but who became recog- nized as an outstanding individual could gain considerable influence as an Old Man . No amount of prestige , nor high rank , gave a chief the right to inter- fere in the affairs of a clan that was not his own ...
... chief but who became recog- nized as an outstanding individual could gain considerable influence as an Old Man . No amount of prestige , nor high rank , gave a chief the right to inter- fere in the affairs of a clan that was not his own ...
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... chief needed several wives in order to retain authority and power by having a number of chil- dren ; for in that ... chief's household . Also , they played a substantial part in village affairs , particularly while their husbands were ...
... chief needed several wives in order to retain authority and power by having a number of chil- dren ; for in that ... chief's household . Also , they played a substantial part in village affairs , particularly while their husbands were ...
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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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