9781332652631 - Les Compagnies de Colonisation Sous l'Ancien Régime (Classic Reprint) di Chailley-Bert, Joseph (5 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of privileged colonization companies during the Ancien RÃ gime in France, a period spanning over a century and a half from the early 17th to the late 18th centuries. The author examines the motivations behind the creation of these companies, primarily driven by the desire for trade and the expansion of French power and wealth. Various types of companies emerged, from those focused on trade to those dedicated to colonization through settlement and exploitation. The book explores the evolving relationship between these companies and the French Crown, as the government's involvement shifted from mere encouragement to active support, and eventually to direct administration in some cases. Through detailed analysis of company charters and other documents, the author sheds light on the privileges granted to these companies, including monopolies, seigniorial rights, and financial assistance. However, the book also highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by the companies, such as the high risks involved, the scarcity of capital, and the often harsh and unfamiliar conditions in the colonized territories. Ultimately, the author argues that while the privileged colonization companies played a significant role in France's colonial expansion, their successes and failures were shaped by a complex interplay of factors, including the evolving political and economic landscape, the nature of the colonies themselves, and the limitations and ambitions of the companies and the government that supported them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 202 pages. French language. 8.90x5.98x0.39 inches. This item is printed on demand.