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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... civilized " is usually applied to societies possessing a state structure and an advanced technology ; the general presumption is that their members must therefore have attained a relatively high degree of refinement in their manner of ...
... civilized " is usually applied to societies possessing a state structure and an advanced technology ; the general presumption is that their members must therefore have attained a relatively high degree of refinement in their manner of ...
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... civilized . The European approach was doomed to failure because it assumed a cultural dichotomy between " savage " ( lack of order ) and “ civilized ” ( order ) that did not , in fact , exist . Whatever the differences may be be- tween ...
... civilized . The European approach was doomed to failure because it assumed a cultural dichotomy between " savage " ( lack of order ) and “ civilized ” ( order ) that did not , in fact , exist . Whatever the differences may be be- tween ...
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... civilized to the de- gree that is acceptable to these people , and is sufficient for their hap- piness . " 14 He elaborated : First of all , they have a society and live in families ; they have a national cohesion , as their village is ...
... civilized to the de- gree that is acceptable to these people , and is sufficient for their hap- piness . " 14 He elaborated : First of all , they have a society and live in families ; they have a national cohesion , as their village is ...
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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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