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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... reached . The squabbles about precedence that characterized the history of New France were logical results of this social philosophy . Such quarrels were perhaps even more venomous in Europe than they were in her colonies . The rise of ...
... reached . The squabbles about precedence that characterized the history of New France were logical results of this social philosophy . Such quarrels were perhaps even more venomous in Europe than they were in her colonies . The rise of ...
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... reached Europe officially from America . 50 This movement reached massive proportions beginning with the 1530s , and culminated during the first decade of the 1600s . 51 According to Acosta , " It is incredible to see how much ...
... reached Europe officially from America . 50 This movement reached massive proportions beginning with the 1530s , and culminated during the first decade of the 1600s . 51 According to Acosta , " It is incredible to see how much ...
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... reached during the decade of 1591-1600 when about nineteen million grams of gold and about three billion grams of silver reached Europe ( Kamen , Iron Century , 79 ; see also Braudel , La Méditerranée , 374ff . ) . Geographer Pierre Du ...
... reached during the decade of 1591-1600 when about nineteen million grams of gold and about three billion grams of silver reached Europe ( Kamen , Iron Century , 79 ; see also Braudel , La Méditerranée , 374ff . ) . Geographer Pierre Du ...
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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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