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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... later as guerrillas during colonial rivalries . According to the testimony of Membertou in 1610 , the Micmac had ... later to between 3,000 and 3,500.60 A century and a half later the number was almost the same . The Micmac lived on the ...
... later as guerrillas during colonial rivalries . According to the testimony of Membertou in 1610 , the Micmac had ... later to between 3,000 and 3,500.60 A century and a half later the number was almost the same . The Micmac lived on the ...
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... later Calixtus III granted to the Grand Prior of the Order of Christ , of which Prince Henry was the administrator , spiritual control of all Portuguese dominions then and thereafter existing . A corollary and even a justifica- tion for ...
... later Calixtus III granted to the Grand Prior of the Order of Christ , of which Prince Henry was the administrator , spiritual control of all Portuguese dominions then and thereafter existing . A corollary and even a justifica- tion for ...
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... later to prove very useful to the Portuguese in trade , it was not surprising that most of them antagonized their New World hosts to the point of getting themselves eaten.42 But the French were the most active in developing go ...
... later to prove very useful to the Portuguese in trade , it was not surprising that most of them antagonized their New World hosts to the point of getting themselves eaten.42 But the French were the most active in developing go ...
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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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