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The French and the Pacific World, 17th-19th Centuries. Explorations, Migrations and Cultural Exchanges.
Annick Foucrier (Ed.)
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Hardcover. Part of a series dealing with physical and human geography and history of the Pacific region, this collection of writings examines the various aspects of the French presence in the region from the 17th through to the 19th century Series Editor(s): Flynn, Professor Dennis O.; Giraldez, Professor Arturo. Series: The Pacific World: Lands, Peoples and History of the Pacific, 1500-1900. Num Pages: 388 pages, Includes 32 b&w illustrations and 10 maps. BIC Classification: 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD; HBJM; HBLC; HBLL; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 169. Weight in Grams: 834.
In The French in the Pacific World Annick Foucrier has brought together an important set of studies on the French presence in the Pacific up to the start of the 20th century. The volume opens with a section on the context of the French expansion, including its rivalries with other European powers. Following studies treat patterns of trade and exchange, and settlement and migration, then look at the French image of and reaction to the worlds round the Pacific and the people of the islands, covering the period from the voyages of exploration to the era of colonization.
In The French in the Pacific World Annick Foucrier has brought together an important set of studies on the French presence in the Pacific up to the start of the 20th century. The volume opens with a section on the context of the French expansion, including its rivalries with other European powers. Following studies treat patterns of trade and exchange, and settlement and migration, then look at the French image of and reaction to the worlds round the Pacific and the people of the islands, covering the period from the voyages of exploration to the era of colonization.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
Series
The Pacific World: Lands, Peoples and History of the Pacific, 1500-1900
Number of Pages
388
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754606017
SKU
V9780754606017
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About Annick Foucrier (Ed.)
Annick Foucrier
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