“When America was first made known to Europe, the part assumed by France on the borders of that new world was peculiar, and is little recognized. While the Spaniard roamed sea and land, burning for achievement, red-hot with bigotry and avarice, and while England, with soberer steps and a less dazzling result, followed in the path of discovery and gold-hunting, it was from France that those barbarous shores first learned to serve the ends of peaceful commercial industry.”
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France and England in North America: Pioneers of France in the New World. The Jesuits of North America in the seventeenth century. La Salle and the discovery of the Great West. The old régime in Canada
France and England in North America: Pioneers of France in the New World. The Jesuits of North America in the seventeenth century. La Salle and the discovery of the Great West. The old régime in Canada is a comprehensive study that delves into the complex historical relationship between France and England in North America. The book examines the activities of the Jesuits during the 17th century, their influence on the region, and their contributions to the cultural and religious landscape. It also covers the exploration efforts of La Salle, including his discovery of the Great West. Additionally, the book provides insights into the political and social systems that governed Canada during the period, offering a detailed look at the old régime. more
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Francis Parkman
Francis Parkman was an American historian renowned for his in-depth research on the colonial period in North America and the French colonies. His works, such as 'The French and Indian War' and 'The Conquest of Peru by Pizarro,' have had a profound impact on subsequent historical research. more
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