Building the French Empire, 1600-1800: Colonialism and Material Culture

By Benjamin Steiner

Book Overview

How did the French rule their colonial overseas possessions dispersed all over the world? This book focuses on local populations and workers in the colonies. Indigenous experts, slaves or indentured servants as well as French engineers and naval officers contributed to the building of the foundation of the French empire.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526167018
• ISBN13: 9781526167019
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"