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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... referred to themselves as " Mexica , " the form used here . The names of Capuchin missionaries present a special problem . Claude ( d'Abbeville ) was baptized Clement Foulon ; Claude is his religious name . " D'Abbeville " identifies ...
... referred to themselves as " Mexica , " the form used here . The names of Capuchin missionaries present a special problem . Claude ( d'Abbeville ) was baptized Clement Foulon ; Claude is his religious name . " D'Abbeville " identifies ...
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... referred to nomadic hunters as selvagens , people whom the Spaniards usually called indios bravos . The French initially referred to New World men as hommes , gens , habitants , indigènes , or most likely , cannibales . The Germans ...
... referred to nomadic hunters as selvagens , people whom the Spaniards usually called indios bravos . The French initially referred to New World men as hommes , gens , habitants , indigènes , or most likely , cannibales . The Germans ...
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... referred to as a " metropole . " 64 Even after the establish- ment of a permanent colony , Brest was listed as the principal town of Canada , as distinguished from New France , whose principal city was Quebec.65 In 1705 , the French ...
... referred to as a " metropole . " 64 Even after the establish- ment of a permanent colony , Brest was listed as the principal town of Canada , as distinguished from New France , whose principal city was Quebec.65 In 1705 , the French ...
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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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