Writing a New France, 1604-1632: Empire and Early Modern French Identity

by Brian Brazeau and Dr Brian Brazeau

The focus of this study is the exciting period of French overseas exploration directly following the stagnation caused by the Wars of Religion. The book examines the early period of French involvement in Northeastern America through readings of key texts, principally travel and missionary accounts. Among the works examined are travel writings by Marc Lescarbot (Histoire de la Nouvelle-France) and Samuel de Champlain (Voyages), and missionary works...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0754661121
• ISBN13: 9780754661122
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 142 Pages