Ceremonies of Possession in Europe's Conquest of the New World, 1492-1640

Ceremonies of Possession in Europe's Conquest of the New World, 1492-1640

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Book Description
This work of comparative history explores the array of ceremonies that the English, the Spanish, the French, the Portuguese and the Dutch performed to enact their taking possession of the New World. The book develops the historic cultural contexts of these ceremonies, and tackles the implications of these histories for contemporary nation-states of the post-colonial era.

Ceremonies of Possession in Europe's Conquest of the New World, 1492-1640,Patricia Seed,Cambridge University Press,0521497574,16th century,17th century,America,Discovery and exploration,Europe,Europe - General,History,History - General History,History: World,North American,Reference,Rites and ceremonies,World - General,America--Discovery and exploration,Customs,European history: c 1500 to c 1750,History / World,USA,c 1500 to c 1600,c 1600 to c 1700

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