This is a work of comparative cultural history, ranging from North America to the South Pacific and from the voyages of Columbus to those of Cook, which examines the cultural encounters between European explorers and non-European people and endeavours to reconstruct the experiences of both sides. In a series of case studies Bitterli investigates three types of cultural encounter: superficial contact, as in the early relations between Europe and China; a prolonged relationship, like that between the missionaries and the ...
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This is a work of comparative cultural history, ranging from North America to the South Pacific and from the voyages of Columbus to those of Cook, which examines the cultural encounters between European explorers and non-European people and endeavours to reconstruct the experiences of both sides. In a series of case studies Bitterli investigates three types of cultural encounter: superficial contact, as in the early relations between Europe and China; a prolonged relationship, like that between the missionaries and the North American Indians; and collision, leading to the destruction of the weaker partner, as happened in the Spanish conquest of the West Indies and of Mexico.
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Add this copy of Cultures in Conflict: Encounters Between European and to cart. $29.02, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Polity Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0745605303.
Add this copy of Cultures in Conflict Encounters Between European and to cart. $39.34, good condition, Sold by Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dulverton, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Polity Press, 1989. 9780745605302.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered brown cloth (page edges lightly spotted-otherwise VG), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover). Pp. 215 (previous owner's neat inscription on front endpaper).
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