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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... particularly those that were translated into French . Throughout this period , Spain was the dominant power both in Europe and in the New World . Span- iards were the first to meet Amerindians and to colonize them ; their experiences ...
... particularly those that were translated into French . Throughout this period , Spain was the dominant power both in Europe and in the New World . Span- iards were the first to meet Amerindians and to colonize them ; their experiences ...
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... particularly in northern and central Europe , where he is usually being trampled underfoot by the commemorated figure . An extremely ancient version of the Wild Man , Enkidu , was the em- bodiment of natural innocence . Seduced by a ...
... particularly in northern and central Europe , where he is usually being trampled underfoot by the commemorated figure . An extremely ancient version of the Wild Man , Enkidu , was the em- bodiment of natural innocence . Seduced by a ...
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... particularly careful on disem- barking , as the sailors were likely to take whatever they could lay their hands on if it were not watched.58 That was also the advice of La Barre , who wrote that the prime requi- site for colonists was ...
... particularly careful on disem- barking , as the sailors were likely to take whatever they could lay their hands on if it were not watched.58 That was also the advice of La Barre , who wrote that the prime requi- site for colonists was ...
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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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